Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that negotiations with the United States are still ongoing through mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar.
In remarks to Al-Ikhbariya Al-Iraqiya, Araghchi stressed that Tehran is not closing the door on diplomacy, emphasizing that “the American side is the one obstructing the negotiating process.”
Araghchi said that “Iran had previously submitted an initiative to Washington called the Seven-Day Plan,” which clearly set out its conditions.
He stated that “the Strait of Hormuz lies within the internal waters of Iran and Oman,” arguing that it is not part of international waters.
Araghchi noted that “the Americans informed Tehran that they agreed to these conditions, but they want to add further provisions.”
He pointed out that distrust of the American approach persists, stressing that, from Iran’s perspective, the door to diplomacy remains fully open, provided the other side adheres to the understandings reached.
The Iranian foreign minister affirmed that his country would not surrender to American sanctions and threats, explaining that “the United States must understand that the pressure and measures it is imposing on Iran will lead to no results.”
He maintained that “the United States has achieved none of its objectives, despite more than eight months having passed since the war began.”
Araghchi explained that Washington’s failure to achieve its objectives constitutes a “strategic defeat” for the United States, while representing a “strategic success and victory for Iran.”
Araghchi also affirmed that “Hezbollah and Ansar Allah are friends of Iran,” considering them as forces that “are resisting and seeking to achieve objectives that are legitimate, lawful, and just.”
“Iran Will Not Transfer Any Amount of Enriched Nuclear Material, No Matter How Small”
In a related development, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during a meeting with Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir, stressed that the United States must end all forms of pressure, threats, and sanctions before any negotiations begin, emphasizing that Tehran does not trust American policies.
For his part, Munir expressed his country’s concern over the possibility of renewed war, affirming Islamabad’s readiness to help resolve disputes through diplomatic means.
Munir said that negotiations do not mean weakness or surrender, but rather offer an opportunity to address problems without resorting to war.
Meanwhile, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stressed that Iran would not transfer any amount of enriched nuclear material outside the country, no matter how small, considering it as “a strategic asset and national wealth for Iranians.”
In turn, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf affirmed that Washington would not be able to regain Tehran’s trust except by implementing its seven conditions.
He noted that the administration of US President Donald Trump had violated the memorandum of understanding and escalated its threats, further deepening the lack of trust between the two sides.
