Iran has signaled a dramatic change in tone after months of tension across the region. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country is not enriching uranium at any of its plants, which is being interpreted by most as an indirect invitation to renewed talks.
This represents Iran’s first public response since its major enrichment sites were hit during the 12-day conflict, last June involving Israel and the United States.
Iran Confirms Halting Enrichment Activities
Araghchi underlined that Iran does not have any active enrichment program at the moment, but not because it voluntarily abandoned the effort and the facilities were only damaged in recent strikes.
He stressed that all the sites remained under the oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency and no undeclared activity exists anywhere across the country. Emphasizing transparency, Tehran seemed to position itself for future engagement with Western powers.
Iran’s Stance on Future Nuclear Negotiations
Araghchi made it clear that, although enrichment has stopped, Iran has not budged from its fundamental position: it retains its right to peaceful nuclear development including enrichment, under international law with a non-negotiable right for Iran. He said what Tehran expects is recognition of such rights than pressure.
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Simultaneously, he underscored the view that Washington’s present approach seems more akin to a list of demands than a give and take discussion, allowing hardly any room for constructive dialogue.
Security Concerns Following Nuclear Site Attacks
Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, emphasized that Tehran remains under threat. Facilities bombed at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz are still sensitive locations and Iran says it receives warnings daily against accessing them.
These attacks, juxtaposed against ongoing warnings, have created an atmosphere in which even temporarily resuming enrichment is neither safe nor realistic.
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Global Scrutiny Ahead of IAEA Meeting
The IAEA board of governors is due to debate a resolution criticizing Iran’s level of cooperation. After increased pressure, it is most likely Tehran is trying to frame the narrative ahead of the expected vote.
Araghchi spoke at an international law summit in Tehran, where he accused the U.S. of resorting to pressure instead of diplomacy and fairness. Whether this latest announcement actually opens a path for renewed negotiations will depend crucially on how both sides interpret each other’s next moves.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and provides interpretation without endorsing any political stance.
