Iran says there's no prospect of talks with Western nations over its nuclear programme as they continue to build pressure. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the US administration has shown no readiness for "equal and fair negotiation" to secure mutual interests.
In a recent press conference in Tehran, Araghchi emphasized that Iran will continue to exercise its right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, including enrichment, despite the bombings of its nuclear facilities by Israel and the US. The minister claimed that Iranian authorities have not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since these attacks.
The US administration's "maximalist demands" have left no room for talks, Araghchi said, highlighting the country's skepticism towards negotiations under current circumstances. He also noted that Iran remains open to communication channels with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and has maintained access to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor.
However, Iranian officials have expressed concerns about Western powers' intentions, particularly regarding a potential new resolution at the IAEA's board. The three European countries – France, the UK, and Germany – are said to be mobilizing to introduce another Iran-focused resolution, which could lead to increased tensions in the region.
Defence Minister Amir Hatami has continued to signal defiance, emphasizing that Iranian armed forces have been improving their defence capabilities after the 12-day war with Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has also confirmed the seizure of a Cyprus-registered tanker that transited through the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation remains volatile, with tensions in the region still high despite attempts at diplomacy and mediation by neighbouring countries like Qatar.
In a recent press conference in Tehran, Araghchi emphasized that Iran will continue to exercise its right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, including enrichment, despite the bombings of its nuclear facilities by Israel and the US. The minister claimed that Iranian authorities have not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since these attacks.
The US administration's "maximalist demands" have left no room for talks, Araghchi said, highlighting the country's skepticism towards negotiations under current circumstances. He also noted that Iran remains open to communication channels with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and has maintained access to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor.
However, Iranian officials have expressed concerns about Western powers' intentions, particularly regarding a potential new resolution at the IAEA's board. The three European countries – France, the UK, and Germany – are said to be mobilizing to introduce another Iran-focused resolution, which could lead to increased tensions in the region.
Defence Minister Amir Hatami has continued to signal defiance, emphasizing that Iranian armed forces have been improving their defence capabilities after the 12-day war with Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has also confirmed the seizure of a Cyprus-registered tanker that transited through the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation remains volatile, with tensions in the region still high despite attempts at diplomacy and mediation by neighbouring countries like Qatar.
It seems like nobody wants to listen to each other and just keep talking and building up tension. I mean, I get it, security is important, but can't we all just try to find a way to communicate and work together? The thought of another war in the Middle East is just so scary 
. And what about the people who are affected by this? They're the ones who need our help and understanding, not our bombs and missiles 
. I wish world leaders could put aside their differences and talk things through like civilized humans... instead of resorting to threats and aggression 
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it feels like they're both playing hardball and it's anyone's guess who'll blink first 
Iran's being all defiant and stuff, but at the same time, you can't deny that the US has some serious pressure on them 
what's up with these "maximalist demands" tho? 
it sounds like a recipe for disaster 
not cool 
I mean, I get why they wanna protect their interests, but can't we just, like, talk about this instead of resorting to resolutions and whatnot 
They're always talking about "equal and fair negotiation" but it seems like they just want to bully Iran into submission. And what's with all these resolutions at the IAEA board? It feels like just an excuse to keep stirring up trouble in the region 
The more I read about this, the more I think we should be trying to find a way to talk things out instead of making threats and accusations. It's not that hard, right? 
it's hard to see how this is gonna end well, especially with those european countries trying to push for another resolution 
The US is all like "we want equality" but Iran's all like "no way, we've been attacked before". It's like, can't they just meet in the middle or something? 
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let's send all our positive vibes their way 
Iran is just being super strong & independent 
they won't back down from their nuclear program no matter what those Western nations say or do 
I mean, who are they to tell Iran what they can & can't do? 
and if those Western nations can't handle the heat, maybe they should step aside 
Like, have you seen those ancient Iranian carpets? They're so intricate and beautiful, they make me want to learn more about them... or maybe take up carpet weaving as a hobby 
Or am I missing something? Are there really that many nuclear facilities hidden under every Iranian's house or something? 
... Iran's all about playing hard to get on their nuclear programme, just to keep things interesting for everyone else. I mean, come on, who needs talks when you've got a bunch of maximalist demands and a bad attitude? 
Abbas Araghchi's just trying to get some sympathy points from the West, but really, he's just digging his heels in. And let's not forget, the US is just gonna keep pushing their luck until someone gets hurt... which is basically just Iran, at this rate 
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Either way, it's clear that diplomacy is key to avoiding further escalation... for now. 
And what's with these "maximalist demands" from the US? Are they really expecting Iran to roll over and give them everything they want without even negotiating? 
but at the same time, who knows? Maybe Araghchi is telling the truth 
The whole situation with the IAEA resolution is like, what's gonna happen next? Will Iran just roll over or keep on fighting for their rights? 
. Meanwhile, the US has been trying to get them to stop since 2002 
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i'm not saying Iran's innocent either... they're clearly playing hard to get here... but still, this whole thing smells fishy 
. Defence Minister Hatami seems super confident in his country's capabilities, but I'm not sure how long that'll last 
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