His remarks were made in an interview with the Mamousa Al Falay program after a high-level meeting on mediation efforts in Muscat.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely consider this issue if the American side shows its readiness to conclude a fair and balanced agreement based on mutual interests. We have never left the negotiating table, as diplomacy is an integral part of our approach and principles.”
Regarding the recent visit to Muscat and talks, Iran’s top diplomat said the main theme was “the unfortunate reality that international law and the world system are increasingly influenced by the US tendency to resort to force in international relations.”
He noted that five rounds of indirect talks mediated by Oman earlier this year brought the two countries “very close” to an agreement before the US rejected the solution and violated diplomatic channels.
Araghchi said negotiations broke down after the U.S. insisted on “zero enrichment,” a demand he said Iran could never accept.
“If we want zero enrichment, there will be no deal. If we want zero bombs, we can deliver one bomb,” he reiterated.
He warned that because of US militarism, international relations are increasingly being shaped by the “military of the weak”, and that when the concept of “peace through strength” is invoked, it effectively means victory is awarded to those with more power, but that true peace should be achieved through diplomacy.
He said Israel’s invasion of Iran with direct US involvement occurred “in the midst of negotiations” and was an attack not only on Iran but on diplomacy itself and Oman’s role as a mediator.
On June 13, Israel launched an unprovoked war against Iran, assassinating numerous senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
More than a week later, the United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear facilities, in serious violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
In response, Iranian forces targeted strategic locations throughout the occupied territories, as well as Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in West Asia.
Regarding the recent 12-day war with Israel, Araghchi said Iran paid “huge costs” but emerged stronger by testing its missile systems in combat and identifying weaknesses on both sides.
Asked whether direct talks between Tehran and Tel Aviv were possible, Aragushi said Iran “does not recognize any legitimacy of the Zionist regime.”
He said the occupying entity “does not belong in this region,” adding that the region was established through “the usurpation of Palestinian land” and is maintained through “crimes, killings and genocide.”
Regarding regional policy, he reaffirmed Iran’s support for organizations such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Ansarullah, and the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
He stressed that they were “independent actors” and added that Iran was supporting them because “we believe they are fighting for a legitimate and sacred cause.”
They are fighting to liberate their land and achieve freedom, he added.
Regarding Syria, Aragushi said that while the Iranian government currently has no formal ties with the new Syrian regime, it is closely monitoring developments.
He warned of Israel’s plans to deepen its territorial control over Syria and divide the country, saying this was a serious threat to regional stability.
Araghchi expressed optimism about Iran-Saudi relations following the close ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia mediated by the Chinese government, noting that high-level talks between the two countries are held regularly.
He said broader regional security must be built “by regional countries alone, without foreign powers,” and that increased trust could eventually lead to a joint security agreement in the Persian Gulf.
MNA/Press TV