In an interview with the BBC, Takht-Ravanchi highlighted the lack of clarity from the Trump administration regarding future military actions, which he termed a critical factor for restoring trust. The backdrop of these discussions follows a renewed military operation by Israel against Iranian targets, which also elicited direct US involvement targeting nuclear sites in Iran.
The Iranian government has emphasized its commitment to its nuclear program, asserting that a previous agreement limiting uranium enrichment established in 2015 became ineffective once the US withdrew in 2018. Takht-Ravanchi defended Iran’s right to self-sufficiency in nuclear research while condemning the use of military threats from foreign powers as “the law of the jungle.”
The tensions were exacerbated on June 13 when Israel commenced operations that prompted Iranian missile retaliations and a subsequent US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. The aftermath of these strikes has left the extent of damage uncertain, with claims from varying officials lacking consensus.
Despite ongoing tensions, the possibility of resuming negotiations hangs in the balance as Iran’s deputy foreign minister demands clear assurances from the US before any further talks. He stressed that while Iran is interested in diplomacy, it must remain vigilant and cautious in the face of potential aggression from the US or Israel.
The Iranian government has emphasized its commitment to its nuclear program, asserting that a previous agreement limiting uranium enrichment established in 2015 became ineffective once the US withdrew in 2018. Takht-Ravanchi defended Iran’s right to self-sufficiency in nuclear research while condemning the use of military threats from foreign powers as “the law of the jungle.”
The tensions were exacerbated on June 13 when Israel commenced operations that prompted Iranian missile retaliations and a subsequent US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. The aftermath of these strikes has left the extent of damage uncertain, with claims from varying officials lacking consensus.
Despite ongoing tensions, the possibility of resuming negotiations hangs in the balance as Iran’s deputy foreign minister demands clear assurances from the US before any further talks. He stressed that while Iran is interested in diplomacy, it must remain vigilant and cautious in the face of potential aggression from the US or Israel.
