Diplomatic channels for addressing Iran’s nuclear program could be reopened, according to statements from the country’s foreign ministry. Officials indicated a willingness to return to negotiations with the United States, contingent on what they describe as a fundamental shift in approach from Washington.
The foreign minister stated that recent overtures from international intermediaries have been received, urging a resumption of dialogue. However, he emphasized that any future talks must be conducted with mutual respect, arguing that past discussions were derailed by external pressures and demands perceived as ultimatums.
The previous round of negotiations collapsed following military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year. Iranian authorities maintain that their nuclear program is exclusively peaceful and within their sovereign rights, including domestic uranium enrichment. They have asserted that all declared nuclear sites are in compliance with international safeguards, though access to certain damaged facilities remains restricted for what are cited as security reasons.
Despite the breakdown in talks and the subsequent imposition of sanctions, officials claim the country’s strategic position has not been weakened. They report that damaged defensive and nuclear capabilities have been restored or are being rebuilt, and that national resolve has strengthened in the face of external pressure.
The core contention remains Iran’s insistence on its right to a civilian nuclear program. A previously discussed compromise, which involved a proposed international consortium to manage enrichment inside Iran, is reportedly no longer under consideration, though diplomatic sources suggest similar frameworks could re-emerge if formal discussions restart.
While public messages from various capitals have hinted at a potential thaw, Iranian officials say they await clear and coherent proposals. The path forward, they insist, must be built on diplomacy rather than force, with all parties adhering to established negotiating principles. The minister concluded that a respectful dialogue would be met with a reciprocal response, framing diplomacy as the indispensable tool for resolving the longstanding impasse.