WANA (Feb 02) – Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has stated that if Iran’s right to uranium enrichment is formally recognized, all aspects of the nuclear file can be negotiated and reaching an agreement with the United States would be possible.

 

In an interview with CNN, Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran and the United States are capable of reaching an agreement on the nuclear issue, provided that Iran’s fundamental rights—particularly its right to peaceful enrichment—are respected. He noted that under such conditions, whether talks are held directly or indirectly is a secondary matter, emphasizing that the substance of negotiations is far more important than their format.

 

Referring to Tehran’s diminished trust in Washington as a negotiating partner, Araghchi explained that message exchanges through regional allies and intermediaries are continuing and have so far been constructive. He added that the primary goal is to establish a minimum level of mutual trust necessary to resume meaningful negotiations.

 

Araghchi stressed that U.S. sanctions on Iran must be lifted, noting that they were imposed on the basis of concerns that Iran’s nuclear program could become militarized—claims Tehran firmly rejects. At the same time, he said Iran is prepared to take confidence-building measures to demonstrate the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities, provided that sanctions are lifted in return.

 

He also warned that the failure of negotiations could have serious consequences, stating that Iran is prepared for all scenarios, including military confrontation, although Tehran’s main objective is to prevent war and preserve regional stability.

 

In another part of the interview, the Iranian foreign minister described efforts to expand the agenda to non-nuclear issues, such as Iran’s missile capabilities, as unconstructive. He argued that the focus should remain on reaching a fair and balanced agreement that guarantees the absence of nuclear weapons—an outcome he said could be achieved even within a short timeframe.

 

Addressing regional security, Araghchi identified the presence of foreign forces as the main source of tension in the Middle East and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to dialogue and cooperation with neighboring countries to promote peace and stability. He also highlighted Iran’s role in ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as strategically vital for Iran and the global economy.

 

In conclusion, Araghchi expressed hope that resolving misunderstandings and miscalculations could pave the way for a political understanding, creating significant opportunities for economic cooperation between Iran, the United States, and countries across the region.

 

He emphasized that Iran has no principled objection to working with American companies, and that it is U.S. sanctions that currently restrict such engagement.

 

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