Iran, EU, E3 end tense nuclear talks
The first high-level meeting between Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his E3 counterparts as well as the European Union’s foreign policy chief has concluded, with both sides agreeing to meet again in the near future.
Araghchi, accompanied by other senior diplomats, sat down with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot for talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran's top diplomat asserted that as long as Israel continues its aggression against Iran, Tehran will not negotiate with any party.
The Israeli regime, he said, must stop its acts of aggression and crimes against the people of Iran, adding that until that doesn’t happen, there will be no negotiations with any party.
“Iran will continue to exercise its legitimate right to self-defense,” he remarked, adding that Iran is “deeply concerned” about the lack of condemnation of Israel’s horrific aggression.
Araghchi reiterated that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful and remains under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
He hastened to add that Iran supports continued dialogue with the three European countries and the European Union, and is ready for another round of talks in the near future.
In a more detailed statement later, Iran's foreign minister said that in meeting serious concern of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the inaction of the three European countries in condemning the aggressive actions of the Zionist regime was expressed.
It was emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to exercise its legitimate right to self-defense against this regime with the aim of stopping the aggression and preventing its recurrence in a serious and decisive manner.
It was also emphasized in the meeting that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, so an attack on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities is considered a crime and violation of international law.
