According to Aljazeera News, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Islamic Republic remains open to diplomacy with the United States but only if Washington fundamentally alters its posture toward Tehran.
Speaking to state media, Araghchi laid out a clear precondition for any potential resumption of talks, directly tying diplomatic engagement to a shift in American policy.
“Tehran remains open to diplomacy with the US if Washington alters its expansionist approach and threatening rhetoric, Araghchi said.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing regional rivalries. While indirect talks have occurred in recent years, direct negotiations have been stalled since the Trump administration withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sweeping sanctions.
Araghchi’s statement suggests a conditional willingness to engage, but signals that Iran sees little value in dialogue under current US policy. He did not specify what concrete steps Washington would need to take, though Iranian officials have previously demanded sanctions relief and a return to the original nuclear accord.
The Trump administration has not yet responded to Araghchi’s comments. Critics in Washington argue that Iran uses diplomatic openings to buy time while advancing its nuclear program, while proponents of engagement say dialogue remains the only path to a lasting solution.
Analysts note that with US presidential elections approaching, a major diplomatic shift appears unlikely in the near term.
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