Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran will not accept pressure in the ongoing Iran nuclear talks. He insisted diplomacy is the only solution to resolve the decades-long dispute. His comments came as Western powers threaten to reimpose UN sanctions this week.
Britain, France, and Germany triggered the “snapback” mechanism on August 28, accusing Iran of breaking the 2015 nuclear deal. Araqchi will meet European counterparts and UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi in New York to seek solutions. He warned that Tehran would respond if threats continue.
The European powers offered to delay sanctions for six months if Iran restores access to inspectors and resumes talks with the US. However, diplomats said Iran has not yet met these conditions. If no progress is made before September 27, sanctions will automatically return, adding more strain to Iran’s struggling economy.
Grossi admitted that Iran nuclear talks are at a “difficult juncture” but stressed that dialogue will continue. He noted active diplomacy by French President Emmanuel Macron and US envoy Steve Witkoff, who are exploring solutions. The IAEA remains central in monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities despite political disputes.
Western governments accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies. Both sides face growing pressure as sanctions near reinstatement. Araqchi said Iran will keep resisting threats, while Grossi urged continued engagement to avoid confrontation. The fate of the Iran nuclear talks now depends on the coming days.