🔗 Share this article Iran States It May Rejoin American Atomic Discussions provided that Approached with 'Respect' and 'Honor' Tehran is willing to restart nuclear discussions with the United States on condition that it is handled with "dignity" and "honor", Tehran's top diplomat has announced. Abbas Araghchi declared solely negotiations worked, and disclosed fresh requests had originated from go-betweens to restart discussions with the US government. He asserted Iran had zero unreported enrichment locations, and Tehran had not yet reached a point to allow the global atomic watchdog to inspect bombed nuclear sites for protective measures. Navigating a Complex Route Araghchi is walking a complex course since Iran wishes not to be seen to be proceeding from a situation of vulnerability, and he emphatically stated that Iran had emerged more resilient in military terms and emotionally from the Israeli-US attack on its atomic facilities in June. He was talking at a strategic meeting in Tehran where he restated that Iran had "an inalienable right to refine atomic fuel domestically that it will perpetually retain" – the key factor of the impasse in the previous talks. Prior Negotiations Abruptly Ended The previous five rounds of talks between the United States and Iran were concluded unexpectedly and acrimonious end on 12 June when Israel, with US support, targeted Tehran's atomic facilities in a 12-day war that concluded with the US president declaring the locations had been destroyed. Afterward, European countries exercised their authority to reimpose international penalties, but Iran insists they have not had a significant effect. Magic Solution Suggested Tehran representatives said they felt they had reached a "perfect agreement" to the uranium processing matter in earlier negotiations, when it was decided an Iran-based consortium with American involvement could refine atomic fuel. Both sides would have been able to claim victory since home-based processing would have continued and the US could be confident that Iran's atomic project was entirely non-military. It had not been decided in the discussions that American atomic experts could work within Iranian territory, but that was a logical implication of the consortium proposal. Diplomats asserted repeatedly they had achieved a deal with the US representative Steve Witkoff only for the agreement to fall apart due to "opponents in the US". Current Situation Tehran representatives stated the consortium offer was now off the table, but it seems highly likely the suggestion could be resurrected in various formats if negotiations reopen. Trump last week said he had been getting signals that Iran desired to restart talks, but privately Tehran representatives say they are not yet receiving clear proposals from America either straightforwardly or from important Middle Eastern intermediaries, such as Qatar, the Egyptian leadership, the Omani authorities and Saudi Arabia. The Iranian foreign ministry has been criticized of inactivity in the aftermath of Washington's unmediated tactics, but Tehran states diplomacy is not part of a show. Diplomatic Stance In his address to the forum, intended to paint the US as a hegemonic power that exploits the concept of global regulations, the foreign minister declared the 12-day war revealed the clash could not be ended by military means. He said the attacks started with a American requirement for an complete Tehran capitulation and ended with an absolute demand for a ceasefire. Iran is certain the first strikes by Israel were executed with complete American awareness and coordination, making trust challenging to restore. Negotiations Remains the Primary Answer The foreign minister stated: "Tehran was not the one that had abandoned diplomacy; it was America and the Western nations that had repeatedly sought to enforce their will during the negotiations. Negotiations can still be active and stays the final solution to resolve disagreements, but its requirements, guidelines and principles must be respected." "Provided that they speak to the nation of Iran with the approach of respect and honor, they will obtain a answer in the identical tone." Restoration and Recovery In what is characterized by Tehran representatives as the battle of restoration and reconstruction, the foreign minister stated he was certain Iran's defence capabilities "are much stronger than preceding 13 or 14 June of this year. All our capabilities have been reestablished. We acquired many lessons from this war; we have come to know our internal vulnerabilities and the shortcomings of the adversary." He added: "We effectively endured this war. Our enrichment knowledge, which they intended to eliminate, continues to exist. The sites and gear, if damaged, will be rebuilt; what is crucial is the determination of the citizens of Tehran and then the social solidarity that they aimed at, but failed to shatter. The nation of Iran have developed more powerful, more united, and more backing of the government and the nation in the face of this attack."