Araghchi: Nuclear talks will not resume until U.S. changes approach

Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized that as long as the United States continues its excessive and unreasonable policies, the Islamic Republic will not return to the negotiating table.

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, arrived in Mashhad—the capital of Khorasan Razavi Province in northeastern Iran—on Wednesday to attend the second Regional Diplomacy Conference, which brings together Iranian ambassadors from neighboring countries and economic officials.

Upon arrival, Araghchi told reporters that nuclear negotiations with the United States have been suspended due to Washington’s excessive demands, and will not resume unless the U.S. changes its approach.

Referring to five rounds of indirect Iran–U.S. negotiations this year, during which Iran was attacked and the United States supported and accompanied Israel’s actions against Iran, Araghchi emphasized that the Islamic Republic has always been committed to peace and diplomacy. He added that while Iran supports diplomatic solutions, it will never compromise on the rights and interests of its people.

Emphasizing that negotiations must be based on mutual respect and equal standing, he added that past experiences have shown the United States has tried other paths but failed to achieve any results.

Araghchi also described provincial diplomacy as one of the initiatives of Iran’s 14th government, adding that developing interactions between Iran’s border provinces and neighboring countries—particularly in the economic and tourism sectors—plays an important role in expanding regional relations.

The head of Iran’s diplomatic apparatus further noted that under sanctions, neighboring countries play a key role in Iran’s trade, and the volume of exchanges with them may even surpass trade with European nations.

The second Provincial Diplomacy Conference was held in Mashhad, with the participation of Iran’s ambassadors to neighboring countries and economic officials. The meeting focused on developing trade relations, securing essential goods, and exploring economic cooperation opportunities with neighboring countries.