Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, our country's Foreign Minister, spoke about the process of negotiations with the American side, stating: Negotiations through mediating countries are still ongoing. Araghchi added: The U.S. agrees with Iran's conditions but wants to add a few points to them.
Lack of Trust in the American Approach
Araghchi, referring to previous experiences, stated: We entered into three rounds of negotiations with the American side, all of which ended in war against our country. He added: This experience has proven to us that we cannot trust the Americans. Araghchi further mentioned the third round of negotiations with Donald Trump, saying: In the third round of negotiations with Trump, we reached an understanding, but he violated this understanding and only adhered to its terms for two weeks.
Iran's Position on the Strait of Hormuz
Our Foreign Minister stated regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz: The developments in the Red Sea have no relation to Iran and have their own specific issues, but our position on the Strait of Hormuz is completely clear and we have previously announced it. He added: As long as an agreement or understanding regarding the Strait of Hormuz is not reached, this strait will not be open to everyone, and the U.S. must accept Iran's conditions. Araghchi emphasized: Before reaching such an agreement, the strait will remain closed, and the passage of ships and vessels in this route will face difficulties.
Iran's Readiness for Diplomacy and War
Araghchi continued: Ansar Allah has conditions for ending the conflict with Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi side has also proposed conditions that Ansar Allah does not accept. He added: They have tested us before and can test us again, but our readiness for war does not mean a willingness for war; rather, it is a message to the other side to reconsider their calculations. Araghchi emphasized: The goal of declaring military readiness is to prevent the repetition of war. The Foreign Minister further stated: I emphasize that Iran is as ready for war as it is for diplomacy.
Araghchi also referred to the heavy cost of sanctions for the Iranian people, stating: The Iranian people have borne the heavy cost of sanctions to maintain their dignity and independence.
