Ready for another round of diplomatic cat and mouse? Iran just made it crystal clear: they’re open to talks about their nuclear program, but only if the US first guarantees no military action! Yes, you read that right. A top Iranian diplomat said Tehran won’t even consider negotiations without solid assurances that there won’t be any bombings or military strikes.
This statement comes after the US media outlet Axios reported that the White House’s Middle East envoy, Steve Vitkof, plans to meet with Iran’s chief negotiator, Abbas Araghchi, next week. But neither Tehran nor Washington has confirmed the date or details, adding more fuel to the fire of already tense relations.
Let’s not forget, tensions skyrocketed after Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites on June 13, followed by US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21. Now Iran demands these military actions be off the table before any serious talks can happen.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi told NBC News that the US must prove it won’t use force during negotiations. “Our leaders need to be sure the next round of talks can happen without the threat of bombs and missiles,” he said.
Classic diplomatic chess, but with nuclear bombs on the board. Will the US and Iran find common ground, or will the world once again hold its breath fearing a new conflict? One thing’s for sure — as long as military threats hang over the table, talks will remain just words on paper.
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