TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragci warns that attempts to spark a so-called “snapback mechanism” to reorder UN sanctions on Iran will be met with a “severe and decisive” response from Tehran, indicating that the corporate line is ongoing as an indirect nuclear association with the combined state.
Araguchi issued a warning Sunday during a closing door briefing to the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee. The session came just two days after the fifth round indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington took place in Rome.
Araguchi, a leading Iranian delegation, described the latest round as the “most professional” session held by both parties so far. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic remains strong in defending its national interests, and that its position has been conveyed “completely and clearly” to the US.
“Our attitude towards consultation is rooted in principles that are not subject to change,” Araguchi told reporters after the meeting. “We have made clear and resolved during this round and reaffirmed our position. Iran will not negotiate under pressure.”
According to Ebrahim Rezai, a spokesman for the Congressional Committee, Aragut told lawmakers that Iran’s nuclear policy is “smart, transparent and not subject to pressure, threats or induction.” Rezai also cited the Foreign Minister’s remarks about the Israeli regime’s continued opposition to Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, warning that “disputes in the region will affect all countries and will become unstable throughout the Middle East.”
Addressing one of the proposals discussed in the Rome negotiations, Aragut pointed out that Iran is open to the idea of a regional uranium enrichment centre, but emphasized that such cooperation would not halt domestic enrichment. “Iran’s right to carry out enrichment activities within the borders is unnegotiable,” Lezai quoted.
The foreign minister also emphasized that Iran has never abandoned its diplomatic involvement. “We continue to be committed to diplomacy and continue to negotiate with seriousness and determination,” he said.
Since April, Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of indirect negotiations focused on resolving significant differences in Iran’s nuclear program. However, Iranian officials have expressed frustration at the US’s inconsistent and changing position, warning that such actions undermine the trust needed for meaningful progress.
“American contradictory statements are useless and harmful to the negotiation process,” Araguchi warned during the briefing.
During his first term in office, Trump retracted the United States in 2018, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA), launched a maximum pressure campaign against the country.
Trump recovered that policy after returning to the White House for a second period in January, but he has since shown an eagerness to make new deals to replace the deal.
On March 12, Trump wrote to Iranian leaders asking for negotiations to reach a new deal.
Despite the ongoing challenges, Iran continues to commit to internationally recognized rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and claims to continue to promote peaceful nuclear programmes on its own terms.