Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that the nation will respond to President Trump’s letter shortly but emphasizes that direct negotiations with the U.S. are not feasible under current threats. Indirect discussions regarding the nuclear deal continue with European nations, while Fatemeh Mohajerani confirms the letter’s details are under review, with a formal response pending.
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, announced on national television that Iran will respond to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump within a few days. He emphasized that Iran’s current policy is not to engage in direct negotiations, particularly under the threat of Maximum Pressure from the United States. Instead, Iran contends that negotiations have been conducted indirectly with the European powers involved in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including the UK, Germany, and France.
Araghchi highlighted that Iran is also in discussions with Russia and China concerning the nuclear deal. He stated, “As long as the threat exists, our policy is not direct negotiations while we continue indirect negotiations.” This underscores Iran’s position that threats hinder the potential for direct diplomatic engagements.
Additionally, Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, noted that the content of Trump’s letter will remain undisclosed for the time being as it is undergoing review by the relevant authorities. She assured that a response will be issued at an appropriate time, reflecting what is deemed to be in the nation’s best interest.
In summary, Iran maintains its stance of avoiding direct negotiations with the U.S. under the pressure of threats while engaging in indirect discussions with European, Russian, and Chinese officials regarding the nuclear deal. The forthcoming response to Trump’s letter will be carefully considered to align with Iranian national interests.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
