Iran's Foreign Minister on US Negotiations, War Threat, and Regional Stability

Avoiding War and Miscalculation

• ⚠️ Iran's Foreign Minister states that war with the US is not inevitable and can be avoided through preparation and direct talks.
• 💡 The primary concern is miscalculation based on misinformation, with elements seeking to draw the US into conflict for their own benefit.
• 🎯 Iran is prepared for any eventuality, but this preparedness is aimed at preventing war, not initiating it.

Trust and Negotiations with the US

• 🤝 Iran's trust in the US as a negotiating partner has been eroded by the US withdrawal from the JCPOA and past actions.
• 💬 Meaningful negotiations require rebuilding trust, which is currently being facilitated by intermediary countries in the region.
• ✅ Iran is open to a fair and equitable deal focused on ensuring no nuclear weapons, provided sanctions are lifted.

Nuclear Program and Sanctions Relief

• ⚛️ Iran agrees with the US stance of no nuclear weapons and is willing to negotiate its nuclear program to ensure it remains peaceful.
• 💰 In return for verifiable peaceful nuclear commitments, Iran expects sanctions to be lifted.
• 📈 The right to enrichment for peaceful purposes is a key point, with details being negotiable.

Regional Security and Foreign Forces

• 🌍 Iran believes foreign forces are the source of conflict in the region and prefers to engage with its neighbors on regional security.
• 🚢 Iran emphasizes its role in ensuring safe passage and freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
• 💥 A full military confrontation would be a disaster for everyone, involving many parts of the region due to dispersed US bases.

Internal Protests and Detainee Rights

• ✊ Iran experienced peaceful demonstrations that sometimes turned violent, with the government engaging with protesters.
• ⚠️ The government claims that subsequent violence involved terrorist elements receiving instructions from outside, which were confronted.
• ⚖️ Iran guarantees the rights of all detained individuals, stating there were no plans for executions and that all grievances are being addressed.