Mutual Respect Is the Prerequisite for Any Iran–U.S. Negotiations
WANA (Nov 10) – The head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations said in an interview with CNN that mutual respect and equality must serve as the foundation for any potential negotiations between Iran and the United States. He emphasized that “for the subject and process of negotiations to be clear, the agenda must be agreed upon in advance.”
Kamal Kharrazi stressed that Iran’s nuclear program is “indigenous,” adding: “This capability is rooted in the skills and knowledge of our scientists and engineers, and it cannot be destroyed by force.”
Calling a halt to uranium enrichment “unacceptable,” Kharrazi stated: “We must continue our enrichment because we need to produce fuel for our power plants as well as for medical activities. Therefore, we cannot stop uranium enrichment, but the level of enrichment can be a subject of negotiation.”
Iran’s Government Spokesperson: Uranium Enrichment Is Currently Not Possible
WANA (Nov 18) – Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Tuesday that, due to recent damage to parts of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and based on explanations provided by Abbas Araghchi, “Iran is currently unable to carry out uranium enrichment.” She noted that the issue is under review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the […]
Tehran’s Red Line: Ballistic Missiles Are Not Negotiable
Kharrazi described Iran’s ballistic missile program as “non-negotiable,” noting: “The only issue we are ready to discuss with the United States and others is the nuclear issue. We will not talk with others about any other matters, including our missile activities, and we will not neglect anything that could help upgrade our missiles.”
He added: “Whatever we can do in missile production, we will not neglect… I mean weapons that enable us to defend ourselves and preserve our national security.”
Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Conditions for Returning to Negotiations
When asked whether Iran would resume contact with Washington, Kharrazi replied: “It depends. If it is based on mutual respect and equality, and if the agenda is agreed upon beforehand to ensure clarity, we are ready to do it.”
According to him, “They must take the first step to show that they are ready to engage with us based on the conditions we set.”
The Nuclear Fatwa Will Not Change
In response to a question about the possibility of altering the religious decree banning nuclear weapons, he said: “The fatwa cannot be changed. It is the decree of the Leader of the Islamic Republic forbidding the production and use of nuclear weapons.”
Revisiting the Nuclear Fatwa of Iran’s Supreme Leader: Change or Adaptation?
WANA (Nov 09) – The issue of nuclear weapons and the stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran on this subject remains one of the most contentious topics in international politics. A key element of Iran’s policy is rooted in a fatwa (religious decree) by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, which prohibits the use and development […]
Damage Assessments After Recent Attacks Still Ongoing
Kharrazi stated that some activities—particularly in the medical sector—are ongoing, but the damage from recent attacks has not yet been fully assessed. “The damages must be evaluated,” he said.
Regarding the Natanz and Fordow facilities, he noted: “They were attacked, but we do not know how much damage was done… Not yet.”
Kharrazi’s Message to Trump
Asked what message he would deliver to U.S. President Donald Trump, Kharrazi said: “He should begin with a positive approach. If his approach is positive, it will certainly be reciprocated. But for that, they must refrain from any use of force against Iran. They tried it before, and now they know it is neither acceptable nor effective.”
Iran Issues 11-Point Statement on New UN Security Council Resolution Regarding Gaza
WANA (Nov 19) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued an 11-point statement on Tuesday night expressing its serious concerns over the provisions of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 on Gaza. In the statement—centered on criticism of certain elements of the resolution and an emphasis on the […]
Iran’s Position on the Future of Palestine and Israel
Addressing whether Iran might adjust its position if a Palestinian state were established, Kharrazi said: “It is their life and their country. It is up to them to decide what they should do… If they decide to establish a Palestinian state, we have no objection.”
However, regarding Israel, he clarified: “We do not recognize the Israeli government because it is built on the occupation of others’ land.”
