Iran has expressed conditional willingness to restart negotiations with the United States, says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking in an interview with a French newspaper, he stressed that the US must guarantee no military attacks on Iran during the talks. Without this assurance, Iran will not return to the negotiation table.
Araghchi highlighted that the US had previously broken off the talks and launched aggressive operations, including recent strikes that damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities. Due to this, Iran reserves the right to demand compensation for the damages caused. He said the US must acknowledge its mistakes before any progress can be made.
He also underlined that any negotiations must be based on mutual respect and equal terms. Araghchi said Iran’s nuclear program is a key national asset that cannot be easily abandoned. He dismissed any ideas that Iran would be forced to give up its peaceful nuclear ambitions, calling such views “serious misunderstandings.”
The Iranian minister explained that diplomacy is a two-way street, requiring goodwill and trust from both sides. To improve communication, Iran is working with friendly countries and third-party mediators to establish a diplomatic hotline. This channel aims to reduce tensions and help both sides move toward peaceful solutions.
In conclusion, Araghchi emphasized that Iran is open to talks but on fair terms. The country wants its sovereignty respected, and any future negotiations will depend on the US correcting past wrongs and providing clear security guarantees.