Islamic Republic of Iran Ready to Hold Peaceful Talks on Nuclear Program – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Islamic Republic of Iran Ready to Hold Peaceful Talks on Nuclear Program – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Geneva, 20 June 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced today at a press conference in Geneva that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to engage in peaceful negotiations regarding its nuclear program—though under specific conditions.

He stated,
“Iran’s nuclear program is entirely peaceful and has always operated under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In this context, armed attacks on these facilities by a state that is not even a party to any arms control treaty constitute a violation of international law and a serious crime.”

Tehran Angered by European Silence

Referring to Israel’s recent attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, Araghchi criticized the silence of the E3 countries—Germany, the UK, and France—as well as the European Union.

He said,
“By failing to condemn these blatantly terrorist attacks, Europe has shown its biased and double-standard approach. We express deep concern over this silence.”

Conditional Diplomatic Engagement

Araghchi emphasized that Iran is willing to keep the door open for diplomatic dialogue—provided that the aggression stops and those responsible are held accountable.

He firmly added,
“Iran’s defense capabilities are in no way up for negotiation. They are a part of our sovereign rights.”

At the same time, he expressed a willingness to engage diplomatically:
“We are interested in continuing dialogue with the E3 and the European Union, and we are prepared to resume direct negotiations soon.”

Rising Global Tensions

The recent military escalation between Iran and Israel over nuclear-related issues has raised global alarm. Israel has already launched attacks on several Iranian nuclear facilities, including Natanz and Fordow. Iran has labeled these attacks as “acts of direct war provocation.”

Meanwhile, Western powers have yet to issue any formal condemnation of Israel’s actions. This has further complicated the resumption of nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Despite the military tension, Iran has signaled that the door to diplomacy remains open—but only if international law is respected and justice is ensured.

Analysts believe that this stance may present a vital diplomatic opportunity to prevent a broader war in the Middle East—if it is approached constructively.