TEHRAN In a message on the beginning of the Persian New Year, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran is dedicated to diplomacy and dialogue as alternatives to sanctions and dangers in regard to its civilian nuclear program.Foreign Minister Araghchi was openly referring to U.S.
President Donald Trumps negligent approach in looking for a compromise with Tehran on its nuclear program which is laced with threats of military action.We are devoted to diplomacy and dialogue, Araghchi asserted, including, We think diplomacy is a preferable alternative to unilateral policies, unjustified pressures, oppressive sanctions, and risks and intimidation.The remarks by the chief diplomat came almost 2 weeks after Trump told Fox Business he had actually sent out a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali seeking a brand-new nuclear deal with Iran.
His letter was sent to Iran by the UAEs senior foreign policy consultant Anwar Gargash one week later.Axios said on Wednesday that Trumps letter to Ayatollah Khamenei consisted of a two-month deadline for reaching a nuclear deal, quoting one U.S.
official and two sources briefed on the letter.Trump deserted the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal in May 2018 under his maximum pressure policy versus Iran.
The nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was working efficiently.
It put the most rigid oversight over Irans nuclear activities.
Trump took this rash decision though the nuclear deal had actually been backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and strong opposition by Washingtons European allies.Araghchi said negotiation needs to occur on equal footing and in line with the interest of the Iranian nation.The Islamic Republic of Iran has actually constantly been all set for discussion and negotiation, but these discussions should take place on an equal position and serve the interests of the Iranian individuals, he insisted.He stated Iran will stay unfaltering in its steadfast policy and called the Iranian nation a worthy and dignified one with self-esteem that will not acquiesce any power.The minister firmly insisted Iran will advance its foreign policy with the exact same logic In the New Year.Elsewhere in his remarks, the foreign minister stated, We will not jeopardize even a fraction of the interests of the Iranian individuals.