Iran's Former Nuclear Negotiator on Trust, Diplomacy, and the JCPOA

Restoring Trust in Nuclear Negotiations

• 💡 Iran's former nuclear negotiator argues that Europe and the US should focus on earning Iran's trust, citing the US withdrawal from the JCPOA and subsequent threats.
• ⚠️ He highlights that Iran was in full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal for three years, but the deal was effectively killed by US actions and European inaction.
• 🎯 The negotiator suggests that threats of attack, like those made by President Trump, are counterproductive to diplomacy.

Uranium Enrichment and IAEA Reports

• 🔬 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated there is no evidence of diversion toward weaponization in Iran's nuclear program since 2003.
• 📈 Iran increased its uranium enrichment to 60% after the US withdrew from the JCPOA and imposed sanctions, aiming to pressure the US back into compliance.
• 🤝 Iran is reportedly ready to stop 60% enrichment, return to below 5% enrichment, and allow the highest level of transparency and IAEA inspections.

Reciprocal Steps and International Rights

• ⚖️ A key concern for Iran is the guarantee of reciprocal steps from the US, given its past violation of the deal.
• 🌍 Iran insists on its right to enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which the US and Europe should respect.
• 🤝 Iran is prepared to export its 60% enriched uranium stockpile or dilute it, and engage in regional consortiums, provided its NPT rights are upheld.

Human Rights and Diplomatic Authority

• ❓ The negotiator questions Europe's moral authority to discuss human rights, citing its support for Israel during the Gaza conflict and its inaction regarding Palestinian casualties.
• ✈️ He expresses skepticism about European diplomatic authority without US approval, suggesting they need permission from the US to engage effectively.
• 🏥 The discussion touches upon accusations of missile strikes on hospitals, with the negotiator pointing out Israeli attacks on Iranian hospitals.

Path Forward: Diplomacy and Transparency

• 🔑 Diplomacy is presented as the only viable path to resolve the nuclear issue.
• ✅ Iran is ready to implement the Additional Protocol for the highest level of transparency, resolving all IAEA ambiguities.
• 🤝 A deal based on the NPT, including returning enrichment levels below 5% and managing the 60% enriched uranium stockpile, is achievable through serious diplomatic engagement.