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Iran Signals Willingness for Dialogue with U.S.
(MENAFN) Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva stated on Monday that the "exchanges of messages" between Iran and the United States are continuing, but emphasized that these cannot yet be classified as formal negotiations.
He underlined that Tehran remains receptive to discussions if Washington demonstrates authentic readiness.
"Exchange of messages has not stopped between Iran and the United States; there have been different exchanges of messages by our officials, directly or through mediators, but ... it is difficult to name it as a real negotiation, but the exchanges of views exist, and we are ready for any genuine discussion and negotiation if the other side decides to have such kind of negotiation with us," Ali Bahreini said when responding to Anadolu’s query during his briefing with a small media group in Geneva.
The diplomat noted that Iran is not seeking confrontation but will not avoid it if it is forced upon the country.
Bahreini recalled that Iran had previously engaged in "dialogue and negotiation" with the U.S. before the 12-day conflict with Israel, and had been "at the table of negotiations."
He accused Washington of undermining the process by supporting and permitting Israeli attacks on Iran, while also participating in the assaults. He emphasized, "It was not Iran who left the table."
Despite these circumstances, the ambassador asserted that Iran remains ready for "any kind of dialogue and negotiation," provided it is rooted in "mutual interest," "mutual respect," and acknowledgment of the "dignity of all parties."
He further warned that if discussions are exploited as a means to impose the will of one side over the other, such talks "cannot be named or labeled as negotiation," and Iran refuses to accept that method.
According to Bahreini, "the main requirement for a discussion and negotiation" is the recognition of the dignity and rights of all parties, which includes Iran’s entitlement to peaceful nuclear technology.
He underlined that Tehran remains receptive to discussions if Washington demonstrates authentic readiness.
"Exchange of messages has not stopped between Iran and the United States; there have been different exchanges of messages by our officials, directly or through mediators, but ... it is difficult to name it as a real negotiation, but the exchanges of views exist, and we are ready for any genuine discussion and negotiation if the other side decides to have such kind of negotiation with us," Ali Bahreini said when responding to Anadolu’s query during his briefing with a small media group in Geneva.
The diplomat noted that Iran is not seeking confrontation but will not avoid it if it is forced upon the country.
Bahreini recalled that Iran had previously engaged in "dialogue and negotiation" with the U.S. before the 12-day conflict with Israel, and had been "at the table of negotiations."
He accused Washington of undermining the process by supporting and permitting Israeli attacks on Iran, while also participating in the assaults. He emphasized, "It was not Iran who left the table."
Despite these circumstances, the ambassador asserted that Iran remains ready for "any kind of dialogue and negotiation," provided it is rooted in "mutual interest," "mutual respect," and acknowledgment of the "dignity of all parties."
He further warned that if discussions are exploited as a means to impose the will of one side over the other, such talks "cannot be named or labeled as negotiation," and Iran refuses to accept that method.
According to Bahreini, "the main requirement for a discussion and negotiation" is the recognition of the dignity and rights of all parties, which includes Iran’s entitlement to peaceful nuclear technology.
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