Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has signaled a willingness to resume nuclear talks with the US, but only if Washington approaches the negotiations with "dignity and respect". In a speech at a security conference in Tehran, Araghchi emphasized that diplomacy is the ultimate solution to resolving disputes, but its principles must be adhered to.
Araghchi's statement comes after Israel, backed by the US, launched a 12-day attack on Iranian nuclear sites in June, which led to the collapse of previous talks. The attacks were widely seen as an attempt to intimidate Iran and disrupt its nuclear program, but Araghchi insists that his country has emerged stronger militarily and psychologically from the conflict.
Despite this, Tehran remains committed to its right to enrich uranium domestically, which is the primary cause of the impasse in the negotiations. Iranian officials claim that they have reached a "magic solution" to the enrichment issue in previous talks, which involved an Iran-based consortium with American involvement.
However, it appears that the consortium proposal has been put on hold, and Iranian officials are now seeking a revised agreement that could involve US nuclear scientists operating inside Iran. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff had previously claimed that the deal was collapsed due to "spoilers in Washington", but Araghchi suggests that the proposal could be revived in some form if talks reopen.
The Iranian foreign minister warned that diplomacy is not part of a show, and that trust must be earned through consistent behavior. He also emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its sovereignty and will not accept unconditional surrender from any country.
Araghchi's statement has been met with skepticism by some observers, who see it as a thinly veiled attempt to pressure the US into accepting Iran's terms. However, others argue that Tehran's willingness to engage in talks demonstrates a commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Ultimately, whether or not Iran will rejoin US nuclear talks is contingent on Washington's approach. As Araghchi said, "If they speak to the Iranian people with the language of dignity and respect, they will receive a response in the same language."
Araghchi's statement comes after Israel, backed by the US, launched a 12-day attack on Iranian nuclear sites in June, which led to the collapse of previous talks. The attacks were widely seen as an attempt to intimidate Iran and disrupt its nuclear program, but Araghchi insists that his country has emerged stronger militarily and psychologically from the conflict.
Despite this, Tehran remains committed to its right to enrich uranium domestically, which is the primary cause of the impasse in the negotiations. Iranian officials claim that they have reached a "magic solution" to the enrichment issue in previous talks, which involved an Iran-based consortium with American involvement.
However, it appears that the consortium proposal has been put on hold, and Iranian officials are now seeking a revised agreement that could involve US nuclear scientists operating inside Iran. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff had previously claimed that the deal was collapsed due to "spoilers in Washington", but Araghchi suggests that the proposal could be revived in some form if talks reopen.
The Iranian foreign minister warned that diplomacy is not part of a show, and that trust must be earned through consistent behavior. He also emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its sovereignty and will not accept unconditional surrender from any country.
Araghchi's statement has been met with skepticism by some observers, who see it as a thinly veiled attempt to pressure the US into accepting Iran's terms. However, others argue that Tehran's willingness to engage in talks demonstrates a commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Ultimately, whether or not Iran will rejoin US nuclear talks is contingent on Washington's approach. As Araghchi said, "If they speak to the Iranian people with the language of dignity and respect, they will receive a response in the same language."