The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran reacted to the recent statements of the U.S. Secretary of State, who claimed that "the religious beliefs of Iranians hinder the progress of negotiations." This official stated that the failure of the U.S. administration to adhere to the principles of diplomacy and its habit of violating agreements and relying on force and pressure has nothing to do with the religious beliefs of Iranians, emphasizing the need to understand the realities of negotiations.
Conflict Between Religious Beliefs and Political Rationality
Baghaei further clarified: "Religious and spiritual beliefs do not inherently conflict with political rationality, just as secularism is not a guarantee of wisdom and realism." He pointed out that what causes a deadlock in logical negotiations is not Iran's religious beliefs, but rather the result of the U.S. negotiation model, which demonstrates an effort to dictate unilaterally instead of engaging in real diplomacy.
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The Need to Understand Iran's Interests and Conditions
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also emphasized: "One cannot demand concessions while refusing to make concessions; one cannot dictate their conditions and disregard the legitimate interests of the other party and expect a lasting agreement." He added that to assess the effectiveness of diplomacy with Iran, one must understand Iran's strategic interests and legitimate security concerns.
Baghaei concluded by stating: "Most importantly, remedy your habit of breach of promise and treaty violation." These statements specifically refer to the nuclear negotiations and other issues related to Iran-U.S. relations, highlighting the complexities involved in this area.
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