Araqchi: Iran will defend itself if it is attacked… and there is an opportunity for a nuclear settlement
Abbas Araghchi is right A diplomatic settlement between Tehran and the United States regarding his country’s nuclear program.
He said Araqji for the network "CBS" American: "If the United States attacks us, this is an act of aggression, we have every right to defend ourselves, and what we do in response will be self-defense.".
He emphasized that there was no response "It would be justified and legitimate. Our missiles cannot reach American territory, so naturally we have to do something else. We have to strike, as you know, the American base in the region."
A new round of discussions
Araqchi likely held a new round of discussions with the United States in Geneva on Thursday, which will be the third between them in light of Washington’s threat to Tehran with military action if an agreement is not reached, especially regarding its nuclear program.
Araqchi stressed the preparation of elements for a possible agreement, adding: "I believe that when we meet, probably this Thursday in Geneva again, we can work on these elements, prepare a good text and reach an agreement quickly."
A good opportunity for a diplomatic settlement
The Iranian Foreign Minister spoke about a good opportunity to reach a diplomatic settlement between Tehran and the United States regarding his country’s nuclear program, in light of the United States’ threat of military action and the mobilization of its forces in the Middle East.
He said: "I believe that we still have a good chance to reach a diplomatic solution that benefits everyone, as negotiators are working on the elements of an agreement and a draft text after two rounds of negotiations in Muscat and Geneva this month."
But Araqchi insisted on his country’s right to enrich uranium, which is a fundamental point of disagreement with Washington, and said: "As a sovereign country, we have every right to decide for ourselves in this area".
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