Iran sees opening for diplomacy with US

IRAN’S Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said at the weekend that he expected a new round of talks with the US to take place “soon,” describing the meeting held a day earlier as a positive start while cautioning that rebuilding trust would take time.

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ISRAELI and US naval forces participate in a joint drill in the Red Sea.

(Xinhua)

In an interview with Al Jazeera, aired on Saturday and later shared in Persian on his Telegram channel, Araghchi also made clear that Tehran would not relinquish its uranium enrichment program, which he called an “inalienable right.” He added that his country was open to an agreement that reassures the international community while preserving its enrichment activities.

Araghchi also noted that Iran opposes transferring its uranium abroad and said the nuclear dispute could be resolved only through negotiations. He also rejected US demands that Iran curb its missile program, calling missiles a defensive matter that is “never negotiable”.