Foreign Minister: Iran remains committed to diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy, but warned that further engagement with the United States over the country’s nuclear programme hinges on Washington demonstrating sincere interest in a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.

In an opinion piece published in the Financial Times, Araghchi said Iran is open to negotiations but expressed deep scepticism over the intentions of the U.S., citing recent developments that have altered the diplomatic landscape.

“Having been wronged once, Iran is now doubly cautious,” he wrote, stressing that Tehran’s readiness to take reciprocal action should not be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness. He warned that any future aggression would be met with a firm military response.

Araghchi also criticised what he described as a shift in U.S. foreign policy, stating that President Joe Biden’s “America First” approach has morphed into an “Israel First” agenda—an accusation reflecting Tehran’s ongoing concerns over Washington’s alignment with Tel Aviv.

He concluded by underscoring that any path to peace must be built on mutual respect and balanced dialogue, rather than coercion or double standards.

By Vugar Khalilov