Iran on Nuclear Issue: Some Parties Show Little Regard for Diplomacy

(MENAFN) Iran is dealing with counterparts on its nuclear file who have shown little regard for dialogue or diplomatic engagement, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday.

Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Tehran, Baghaei addressed questions on whether nuclear negotiations with the United States could resume, amid ongoing threats by Israel to strike Iran.

"Iran has proved its power in different areas very well, and diplomacy is one of our tools to protect our national interests," he said, stressing that Tehran would resort to diplomatic channels whenever circumstances allow.

"However, we are faced with parties that have demonstrated that they do not value negotiation and diplomacy. Iran has kept its armed forces fully prepared to deal with any event and any adventurism," he added.

According to Baghaei, other actors are fully aware of Iran’s military and strategic capabilities, leaving no room for doubt or miscalculation.

Iran and the United States conducted five rounds of indirect, Oman-brokered talks earlier this year over Tehran’s nuclear program and were preparing for a sixth round when Israel launched surprise airstrikes on June 13. Those attacks hit multiple locations across Iran, including nuclear and military facilities, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians.

On June 22, U.S. forces carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites — Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.

In the aftermath, Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in late June under a parliamentary law, citing the agency’s failure to condemn Israeli and U.S. strikes and concerns over the security of its nuclear infrastructure and personnel.

The IAEA has repeatedly urged Iran to allow inspectors back into the country to resume monitoring, including at damaged facilities. That appeal was reiterated recently by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in an interview with an Argentine newspaper.

Responding to Grossi’s comments, Baghaei said the director general had repeated the same position multiple times and that such remarks would not alter existing realities.

He added that Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, has demonstrated compliance with its safeguards agreement, and is fully aware of its obligations, while urging the IAEA chief to stay within his technical mandate.

MENAFN15122025000045017169ID1110481112