Khaberni - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the negotiations with Washington were a "good start and only addressed the nuclear file", adding to Al Jazeera today, Saturday, that enrichment is Iran's right and must continue.
The negotiations concluded in Muscat on Friday, bringing together the Iranian and American delegations mediated by Oman, with the envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leading the American delegation, while the Iranian delegation was led by Araghchi.
Araghchi clarified that there is "no set date currently for a second round of negotiations, but both we and Washington believe it should take place soon".
Araghchi said that "the negotiations with Washington were indirect and only addressed the nuclear file", affirming that "zero enrichment is off the table for us, and the extent of enrichment depends on our needs and the enriched uranium does not leave Iran".
The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that "enrichment is a definite right for us and must continue, and even through bombing, they could not destroy Iran's capabilities", expressing readiness to reach a "reassuring agreement on enrichment".
There is no solution but through negotiations
Araghchi stressed that "the Iranian nuclear file can only be resolved through negotiations alone", continuing that "it is not possible to negotiate about missiles now or in the future as it is a matter of defense", and stated that "the course of negotiations must be free of any threats or pressures, and we hope to find that in the American approach".
He added that "the possibility of war is always present and we are ready for it and in order to prevent the occurrence of war", saying "there is no possibility of attacking American territory if Washington attacks us, but we will strike their bases in the region", adding "we do not attack neighboring countries but the American bases in them, and there is a big difference between the two".
Araghchi called for "building trust to conduct realistic negotiations to reach a fair outcome based on mutual gain", noting that Washington conceded and returned to the negotiations after previously attacking it through military strikes.
The Washington Post reported, citing officials, that it is unlikely that Iran would agree to concessions that exceed its nuclear program, fearing it would be seen as a weakness, but it appears more willing to show flexibility regarding the issue of uranium enrichment.
The newspaper added that Tehran may be ready to agree to stop uranium enrichment for several years, but it is unclear whether that would satisfy the Trump administration.
