Speaking about the bystanders at a cabinet session on Wednesday morning, Iran’s top diplomats said former US president Donald Trump had written a letter but had not yet been received by Iranian officials.
“The letter has been written, but it has not yet reached us,” confirmed the Iranian foreign minister.
He further stated that arrangements have been made for special envoys from Arab countries to deliver letters to Tehran in the coming days.
Araghchi has addressed requests from several countries for closure sessions at the UN Security Council, calling it an unusual and worrying move.
The demand is a whole new precedent and raises serious doubts about the intentions of the countries involved, he said, adding that Tehran hopes the UN Security Council will fulfill its obligation to maintain international peace and security without affecting political manipulation.
Regarding Iran’s nuclear program, Aragut reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear development and ongoing negotiations.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always been open to negotiations, but these consultations must be fair and respectful,” he emphasized. “We have negotiated the JCPOA in the past and continue to discuss today. The US withdrew from the agreement long ago, but we are still in discussions with three European countries. Two weeks ago, the fourth round of negotiations will be held, and a new round is expected soon. At the same time, we will continue to discuss China and Russia, and on Friday a trilateral meeting on the issue will be held between Iran, China and Russia.”
Araghchi reiterated that Iran is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and that its nuclear programme is in full compliance with international obligations.
“Our nuclear program is dynamic, progressive and multifaceted, but it remains entirely within the framework of the NPT,” he said.
“We do not accept restrictions beyond this treaty,” he concluded.
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