Iranian Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi denounced the persistent American sanctions and threats against Tehran in a phone call yesterday with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Araghchi underscored that progress in the diplomatic track requires genuine determination and realism from the other side, reported Tasnim. He also reiterated that Iran, as a committed member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), remains fully compliant with its obligations and insists on the Iranian nation’s right to benefit from nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, which requires uranium enrichment.
Araghchi added that the contradictory behavior and statements of the U.S. officials, along with the continued sanctions and threats against the Iranian people, have led to increased distrust and suspicion about Washington’s seriousness about advancing the diplomatic path. He then pointed to several rounds of negotiations held with Germany, France, and the U.K. over the past year, emphasized Iran’s readiness to continue engagement with the European parties, and expressed hope that the three countries would adopt a constructive approach toward the peaceful resolution of the existing disputes.
In a statement posted on X on May 2, Araghchi reiterated this message, adding that “there are several NPT members which enrich uranium while wholly rejecting nuclear weapons. Apart from Iran, this club includes several Asian, European, and South American nations,” he said. “Maximalist positioning and incendiary rhetoric achieve nothing except eroding the chances of success.”
“A credible and durable agreement is within reach,” Araghchi concluded. “All it takes is firm political will and a fair attitude.”
