Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, affirmed that Tehran will not accept any nuclear agreement that does not explicitly guarantee its non-negotiable right to enrich uranium. He stressed that Iran’s nuclear program remains under national oversight and will not be subject to any external concessions. Araghchi also emphasized that Iran’s military capabilities are a fundamental component of its national defense strategy and are not open for discussion in any future negotiations.
In statements reported by state media, Araghchi expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), arguing that some of its reports have taken on a political tone rather than maintaining a purely technical nature. This, according to him, has helped create a negative environment that encouraged escalatory stances against Iran.
He noted that while Iran remains committed to dialogue and diplomacy, it will not yield to pressures that undermine its sovereignty or legitimate rights as recognized under international law. He added that striking a balance between national interests and openness to the world remains the government's guiding approach.
In a related development, Iran’s Foreign Ministry criticized Germany’s stance on recent regional developments, following statements perceived as supportive of Israeli military actions targeting Iran. Tehran described this position as biased and detrimental to prospects for regional stability.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei wrote in a post on the X platform that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s support for what he called Israel’s “unlawful behavior” amounts to implicit participation in the escalation. He urged the German government to reconsider its positions in line with international legal principles.
Iran also reaffirmed its right to defend its territory and categorically rejected any foreign intervention that undermines its sovereignty or national security, asserting that it will respond diplomatically and through available means if such policies continue to hinder de-escalation efforts.
