Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Deal, Warns Against Missed Opportunity
TEHRAN — Iran has declared it is prepared to strike a “realistic and lasting bargain” on its nuclear program, offering strict oversight and limits on uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
The message, delivered by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, cautioned that failure to act within the “fleeting window of opportunity” could trigger consequences harmful not only for the Middle East but beyond.
Araghchi’s remarks were directed at the so-called E3 nations — France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — who are currently locked in talks with Tehran over its nuclear activities.
Just last month, the E3 triggered the “snapback” mechanism to restore UN sanctions, accusing Iran of breaching commitments made under a nuclear deal signed a decade ago. The move gave Tehran one month to negotiate before sanctions would be reinstated.
In a bid to ease tensions, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas met Araghchi on Thursday, stressing the need for a “negotiated solution.”
The original 2015 nuclear agreement, brokered during Barack Obama’s presidency, promised Iran sanctions relief in return for sharp curbs on its nuclear program. However, former U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the pact and reimposed sweeping sanctions, including penalties on countries buying Iranian oil.
Western governments continue to accuse Tehran of pursuing nuclear weapons capability — a charge Iran firmly denies, insisting its nuclear program is strictly for civilian use.
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