Iran open to talks post-ceasefire, demands accountability: Araghchi
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms Iran's readiness to resume nuclear negotiations with the E3, stressing its right to self-defense and the need to hold 'Israel' accountable.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi listens during meeting with European and UK counterparts on Tehran’s nuclear program, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, June 20, 2025 (AFP)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that Iran is prepared to resume diplomatic efforts, but only once the aggression ceases and "Israel" is held accountable for its actions.
After meeting with the European "Troika" (France, Britain, and Germany), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran will keep exercising its legitimate right to defend itself while voicing concern over the failure to condemn Israeli attacks.
Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s defensive capabilities are non-negotiable, reaffirming that the country’s nuclear program is peaceful and under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
He further stressed that Iran’s program is entirely civilian and fully complies with safeguard agreements, adding that any attack on it would violate these agreements and international law.
The Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his support for continuing discussions with the E3 (France, Germany, and the UK) and readiness to meet again in the future, while making clear that Iran is prepared to return to the diplomatic path, but only once aggression ceases and the occupying force is held accountable for its actions.
Araghchi described the atmosphere of Friday’s meeting in Geneva, calling it a "serious discussion held in a respectful tone."
E3 is ready to hold more talks
For their part, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany expressed willingness to hold further talks with Iran, though they noted no concrete progress had been made.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadepul expressed his satisfaction at holding serious talks with his Iranian counterparts, emphasizing that it's important for "the United States to participate in further discussions and in finding a solution."
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, in turn, emphasized that such a diplomatic initiative should open the path to negotiations with Iran, adding that the Iranian FM Araghchi is ready to resume nuclear negotiations, among other issues.
Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy encouraged Iran to keep engaging in talks with the US.
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, stated that both sides agreed to maintain talks while broadening the agenda past nuclear issues and emphasized the need to keep communication channels with Iran active.
