‘Dialogue with U.S. is impossible,’ says Iran’s top Diplomat Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran will not negotiate with the United States regarding its surrender for now.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview that Iran completely rejects talks with the United States. He also referred to Washington as an "accomplice" of Jerusalem in Israel's war with Iran, the West Asia News Agency (WANA) reported. He also clarified that he will not negotiate until Israel declares a ceasefire against his country.
These statements came amid US President Donald Trump's decision to require the United States to wait two weeks to consider and determine its position on the conflict between the two countries. Furthermore, Trump is currently facing pressure from lawmakers who have said they want the United States to stay out of the way and not get involved in the war between Israel and Iran.
Talks collapse after Israeli strikes on Iran; Europe moves to revive diplomatic efforts
Negotiations between the two countries stalled last Sunday due to Israel's offensive on Iran's nuclear facilities last Friday morning. Because of this, the negotiations, which were scheduled to take place in Oman, were canceled due to the events discussed above.
On the other hand, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are willing to negotiate with Iran, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Likewise, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot clarified that the three countries will present an offer of negotiations involving both diplomatic and technical matters.
French President Emmanuel Macron signals readiness to mediate as Iran rules out dialogue with the U.S., aiming to reopen diplomatic channels through European negotiations. Photo: AFP
Trump demands Iran’s surrender as Macron pushes for renewed nuclear talks in Geneva
Last Wednesday, Trump demanded that Iran surrender unconstitutionally and that the United States has full control of Iran's skies. Macron, however, commented contrary to Trump's position and mentioned that there must be no tolerance for Iran having nuclear weapons.
Macron also commented on the negotiations: "The resumption of negotiations, including nuclear negotiations, must be absolutely prioritized, moving toward zero enrichment, ballistic missiles to limit Iranian capabilities, and the financing of all terrorist groups that destabilize the region," Macron clarified. The negotiation meeting between the three countries and Iran will take place today at 3 p.m. local time in Geneva, Switzerland.
