Araqchi questions the seriousness of the United States regarding real negotiations with Iran
Express Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqji expressed his doubts about the seriousness of United States in "Conduct real negotiations"and said that Iran "She will evaluate all the signals, then make her decision on whether to continue negotiations"Speaking about consultations with China and Russia, he indicated in a press conference that his country would not abandon uranium enrichment. "Even if war is forced upon us" With the United States, which has strengthened its military buildup in the region.
As Tehran adheres to its positions in the face of Washington, which has been threatening for weeks with military intervention against it, it continues to tighten its grip at home after the campaign to suppress protests that resulted in the deaths of thousands, with the arrest of reformist political figures, and the issuance of a new prison sentence for activist Narges Mohammadi.
Araqchi’s words came after a first session of talks on Friday between Washington and Tehran in Oman, which both parties described as Positively, they affirmed their desire to resume it soon.
Iran adheres to what it considers to be red lines, as it does not accept that the talks include anything other than its nuclear program, and affirms its right to a peaceful nuclear program.
As for the United States, which has deployed a naval force and strengthened its presence in regional bases, it demands a broader agreement that includes two additional items: limiting Iran’s missile capability and stopping Tehran’s support for armed groups.
Confidence-building measures
He said. Araqchi said in a forum held in Tehran on Sunday that his country will not yield to the demands of US President Donald Trump to abandon uranium enrichment. "Even if war is forced upon us"
He added, without giving details, that Iran could look "A series of confidence-building measures regarding the nuclear programme" In exchange for lifting international sanctions that are stifling the Iranian economy.
He continued "Their military buildup in the region does not scare us"This came the day after the visit of US envoy Steve Witkoff to the aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln"
He added: "We are a nation of diplomacy, and we are also a nation of war, but that does not mean that we seek war".
New negotiations soon
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that the talks "Which took place with the support of friendly governments in the region, represents a step forward"
Araqchi said on Saturday that he had agreed with Washington to hold a new round soon, saying that "There is still a long way to go to build trust"
He reiterated that Iranian missile capabilities are not subject to negotiation.
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