The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran reacted to the recent statements of the U.S. Secretary of State, who said, "The religious beliefs of Iranians hinder the progress of negotiations." In a message on the social media platform X, he emphasized that the shortcomings of the U.S. administration in adhering to the principles of diplomacy and the habit of breaking promises have nothing to do with the religious beliefs of Iranians.
Religious Beliefs and Political Rationality
Baghaei stated in his response that religious and spiritual beliefs do not inherently conflict with political rationality. He added that being secular does not guarantee wisdom and realism. In his view, what causes a deadlock in negotiations is not Iran's religious beliefs, but rather the U.S. negotiation model, which attempts to dictate unilaterally instead of engaging in real diplomacy.
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The Need to Understand Iran's Interests and Security
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that one cannot demand concessions while refusing to give any. According to him, one cannot dictate their own conditions and ignore the legitimate interests of the other party while expecting a lasting agreement. To assess the usefulness of diplomacy with Iran, it is essential to understand Iran's strategic interests and legitimate security concerns, and most importantly, to address the habit of breaking promises and treaties.
Baghaei's remarks indicate that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes that diplomacy should be based on balanced principles and respect for the interests of both parties. He has clearly stated that the religious beliefs of Iranians should never be used as an obstacle in negotiations and that the focus should instead be on realities and shared interests.
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