Iran is ready to reach an agreement with the United States regarding its nuclear program, provided it is well-balanced and considers the positions of both sides, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with The Economist.
"We are ready for negotiations, but not for diktats. We are indeed open to a deal, but an honest and balanced one, not a unilateral one. That is the problem," he said.
The Iranian diplomat revealed that prior to the 12-day war in June, Tehran and Washington had held five rounds of negotiations, with the US delegation led by Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff. "We were very close to a deal, to a good compromise. I do not intend to go into details now, but if necessary, I will do so someday," Araghchi stated.
He explained that the subsequent war initiated by Israel with US support ultimately halted this diplomatic process.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
Based on materials from TASS