Iranian FM Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the country will respond to Trump’s letter soon but will not engage in direct negotiations due to ongoing threats. Indirect talks are ongoing with European nations and discussions are also occurring with Russia and China, while the letter from Trump is under review.
During a televised program on Nowruz, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran will respond to a letter from US President Donald Trump in the coming days. He clarified that Iran’s current policy does not involve direct negotiations with the United States, as such discussions are considered unacceptable under conditions of threats and Maximum Pressure.
Araghchi further noted that although there are no direct talks with Washington, Iran has engaged in indirect negotiations with European nations, specifically the UK, Germany, and France, regarding the revival of the nuclear deal (JCPOA). He also mentioned ongoing discussions with Russia and China about the same issue, emphasizing that direct negotiations will not occur as long as the threat remains.
In a related statement, Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani indicated that Trump’s letter is currently under review by appropriate officials and will not be made public immediately. She assured that a response will be formulated at a suitable time and in a manner aligning with Iran’s interests.
In summary, Iran is poised to respond to President Trump’s letter without engaging in direct negotiations, citing ongoing threats from the US. While indirect negotiations persist with European stakeholders and discussions are underway with Russia and China, Iranian officials maintain a firm stance against dialogue under pressure. The official response to the letter is forthcoming, although its details remain confidential for the time being.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
