WANA (Nov 22) – Ali Larijani, advisor to the Supreme Leader, has announced Iran’s readiness to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with the Trump administration. Speaking to Khamenei.ir, Larijani said: “I have heard the new U.S. administration has stated, ‘We do not accept the previous JCPOA… it is not sacred text.’ Fine, let’s discuss a new topic. You say, ‘We accept a nuclear Iran as long as it doesn’t pursue a bomb.’ Well, we have enrichment at this level, so let’s reach an agreement.”

 

Addressing the United States, Larijani outlined two options: “Either you return to the JCPOA as agreed, or you engage in new negotiations. Iran has always said, ‘Return, fix your mistake, and compensate for our losses.’ Alternatively, if you do not accept the previous deal—since I’ve heard the U.S. claims ‘Iran fooled us’—then let’s negotiate anew. If you agree that a nuclear Iran without a bomb is acceptable, and we continue enrichment at this level, we can reach a deal. Iran will have conditions, based on past experiences. We will not pursue a bomb, and you must accept our terms. This could lead to a new agreement.”

 

Larijani warned against repeating past mistakes, adding, “We do not recommend continuing your previous wrong behavior. However, this is one viable solution—take it.”

 

This marks Iran’s clearest signal yet of its willingness to engage in nuclear talks with the Trump administration for a new agreement.

 

Previously, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had stated, “The JCPOA is no longer revivable, and it doesn’t hold its former value. We need to enter negotiations that lead to a feasible agreement.”

 

In approximately 60 days, Donald Trump will return to the White House, commencing his second term. The approach of the new Trump administration toward Iran remains a critical subject, drawing speculation about potential developments in bilateral relations.

 

During his first term, Trump withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA, reinstating previous sanctions and imposing new maximum-pressure measures against Iran. These actions deprived Iran of significant economic benefits, as foreign companies exited the Iranian market and halted investments.

 

The case of Iran’s nuclear activities remains open at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). On Thursday, the IAEA’s Board of Governors passed a new resolution against Iran’s nuclear activities.

 

Iran’s nuclear program continues to be a contentious issue in its relations with the West.