WANA (May 19) – Iran has outlined the main frameworks and demands included in its recent proposals during indirect negotiations with the United States, emphasizing the country’s nuclear rights, an end to regional conflicts, and the removal of political and economic pressures.

 

According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, attended a session of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Monday, where he presented a report on the progress of negotiations and the latest developments and decisions.

 

The ministry said the meeting also reviewed recent talks between Iran and the United States, the outcomes of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting held in India, and the objectives of Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi’s recent visit to Tehran.

 

The Foreign Ministry stated that Iranian officials and members of the negotiating team stressed adherence to principles and frameworks aimed at safeguarding Iran’s national interests and sovereignty.

 

According to the ministry, the key elements of Iran’s recent proposals include reaffirming Iran’s right to uranium enrichment and peaceful nuclear activities, ending conflicts on all fronts including Lebanon, lifting the U.S. maritime blockade, releasing Iran’s frozen assets, compensating for damages caused during the war, ending all unilateral sanctions and UN Security Council resolutions, and withdrawing U.S. forces from areas surrounding Iran.

 

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also said during his weekly press conference that the release of Iranian assets and the lifting of sanctions are “legitimate demands” that Iran’s negotiating team continues to pursue seriously.

 

Baghaei added that after Iran submitted its 14-point proposal, the U.S. conveyed its views and concerns through Pakistani mediation, while Iran in turn presented its own responses and observations. He said the negotiation process is continuing through the Pakistani channel.

 

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, criticized what he described as contradictory messages from U.S. officials. He said that despite public statements rejecting Iran’s proposal, Tehran has also received messages indicating Washington remains interested in continuing negotiations and diplomatic engagement.

 

Araghchi described the conflicting U.S. positions as a serious obstacle to diplomacy, while stressing that Iran, alongside pursuing diplomatic efforts, will continue maintaining readiness to defend its national security and interests.