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Senior Iranian official Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has no intention of returning to talks with the U.S. under pressure, as reported by Newsweek. The U.S. State Department has not yet responded.
Why It Matters:
– U.S. threats and Iran’s hardened stance in nuclear negotiations increase regional risks for military confrontation.
– Iran is at odds with European countries over the soon-to-expire 2015 nuclear deal and restrictions on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s access to key nuclear sites.
– Iran vows severe retaliation against any renewed attacks by Israel or the U.S. and demands financial compensation for damage caused by bombings of its nuclear facilities.
What To Know:
– Speaking with state media, Araghchi confirmed receiving messages from Washington but noted no concrete steps toward negotiations.
– Iran is engaged in talks with the U.K., France, and Germany, which have threatened a “snapback” mechanism to reimpose U.N. sanctions if Iran fails to commit to diplomacy and international nuclear oversight.
– Iran imposes new conditions for its relationship with the IAEA, requiring Supreme National Security Council approval.
– Araghchi criticized the IAEA’s performance, particularly in the months leading up to the conflict.
What People Are Saying:
– Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that if the Americans think they can achieve what they couldn’t through military attacks by negotiating, this will not happen now or in the future.
What Happens Next:
– The U.S. and its European counterparts have set August 31 as a de facto deadline for reaching an agreement with Iran or triggering the “snapback mechanism.”
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According to the passage, which of the following statements best represents the position of senior Iranian official Abbas Araghchi regarding talks with the U.S.?
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