Iran: We Won’t Negotiate Under Dictation
WANA (Nov 06) – Iran’s foreign minister said the Islamic Republic has not achieved any positive result from its negotiations with the United States so far, but remains open to dialogue that protects national interests. He stressed that talks must be conducted with dignity and equality—not under orders or dictation from the other side.
Araghchi stated that the recent twelve-day conflict revealed Iran’s scientific and defensive strength. He said Iranian-made missiles, developed through domestic expertise, successfully penetrated the enemy’s multilayered defense systems and struck their targets with precision—demonstrating that Iran’s deterrence lies in homegrown science and technology, not imported weaponry.
He described the confrontation as a “war of technologies,” adding that the experience strengthened Iran’s confidence and helped identify both its capabilities and weaknesses.
People carry symbolic coffins with Israeli flags during the 46th anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran, November 4, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s success was rooted in the close coordination between its military and diplomatic fronts. “During the war, the field and diplomacy moved together—our armed forces defended the country while our diplomats secured legitimacy and international support,” he said, noting that 120 countries expressed solidarity with Iran.
According to him, deterrence must extend beyond military power. “We also need economic, social, and diplomatic deterrence,” he noted. “The people’s unity in standing by the state was itself a form of social deterrence.”
On regional dynamics, Araghchi said that the perception of security in the Middle East has fundamentally changed. “It is now clear to everyone in the region that the real threat is the Zionist regime, not Iran. This is a major shift, and Iran’s policy is to strengthen good-neighborly relations and regional cooperation.”
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Discussing the “Neither East nor West” principle, he clarified: “This slogan doesn’t mean isolation; it means independence. We cooperate with both East and West as long as our national interests are protected, but we remain dependent on neither. As the Leader has said, negotiations must be conducted honorably and with dignity.”
Addressing the nuclear negotiations, Araghchi said: “In the last five rounds of talks with the U.S., we achieved no positive outcome. We negotiated and implemented the JCPOA in good faith, but the United States withdrew, proving it cannot be trusted. Nevertheless, we do not lower the flag of negotiation—it remains a tool for national interest, but only when based on mutual respect, not imposed terms.”
He also referred to the “snapback” mechanism, explaining: “The other side overreached in this issue, and we made it clear that we reject any dictated terms. For the first time, two permanent members of the Security Council refused to abide by their own resolutions—this shows how the global balance of power is shifting.”
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Reflecting on the JCPOA experience, Araghchi said: “We decided that the guarantee for implementation must lie within our own capabilities. That’s why our nuclear infrastructure was preserved, allowing us to resume 20% and 60% enrichment within 24 hours when necessary. The JCPOA did not disarm us.”
He also rejected claims that the Arak reactor had been filled with concrete: “That was never the case. The reactor’s spare components and technical infrastructure were kept intact, and it could have been fully reactivated if we had chosen to. The plan was to modernize and upgrade it, not shut it down.”
An anti-Israeli billboard is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran, November 5, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Araghchi warned against domestic polarization, saying: “We must not lose sight of the enemy. Divisions within the country only serve external powers. The real threat lies beyond our borders, and we need national unity now more than ever.”
Reaffirming Iran’s commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), he concluded: “Our adherence is based on the Supreme Leader’s fatwa prohibiting nuclear weapons. This is not an emotional stance but a principled decision grounded in religion and national interest.”
