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Iran is prepared to reinitiate atomic negotiations with Washington as long as it is treated with "respect" and "respect", Iran's top diplomat has announced.

Abbas Araghchi stated exclusively dialogue was effective, and disclosed fresh requests had originated from intermediaries to reopen talks with the Trump administration. He said Iran had zero unreported enrichment locations, and Tehran could not yet allow the global atomic watchdog to access struck enrichment centers for protective measures.

Walking a Complex Path

The foreign minister is navigating a difficult route since Iran wishes not to appear to be operating from a situation of disadvantage, and he insisted repeatedly that Iran had come out more resilient militarily and mentally from the joint assault on its enrichment centers in June.

He was talking at a security conference in Tehran where he reaffirmed that Iran had "a fundamental entitlement to process nuclear material domestically that it will perpetually retain" – the primary cause of the deadlock in the previous talks.

Prior Talks Abruptly Terminated

The previous five rounds of negotiations between the US and Iran were concluded unexpectedly and acrimonious conclusion on 12 June when Israel, with American backing, struck Tehran's atomic facilities in a 12-day war that culminated with the US president asserting the locations had been destroyed. Following this, Western states used their privilege to reimpose global restrictions, but Iran asserts they have not had a substantial consequence.

Perfect Agreement Suggested

Tehran representatives stated they felt they had achieved a "ideal resolution" to the nuclear fuel concern in prior discussions, when it was decided an local partnership with Washington's engagement could refine atomic fuel. Both sides would have been able to declare success since home-based processing would have persisted and the US could be certain that Iran's nuclear programme was entirely non-military.

It had not been settled in the discussions that US nuclear scientists could operate on Iranian soil, but that was a natural consequence of the cooperative offer. Officials claimed on multiple occasions they had achieved a deal with Trump's special envoy the American negotiator only for the arrangement to fall apart due to "detractors in America".

Present Position

Iran's diplomats stated the consortium offer was now withdrawn, but it seems quite possible the offer could be resurrected in various formats if discussions resume.

Trump recently claimed he had been receiving messages that Iran desired to resume discussions, but privately Tehran representatives claim they are not yet receiving clear proposals from Washington either straightforwardly or from important Middle Eastern intermediaries, such as the Qatari government, Egypt, the Omani authorities and Saudi Arabia. The Tehran's diplomatic corps has been charged of non-responsiveness in the face of Trump's direct instinctive approach, but Iran says diplomacy is not part of a show.

Diplomatic Stance

In his remarks to the conference, designed to paint the US as a hegemonic power that exploits the notion of global regulations, the foreign minister said the two-week conflict showed the conflict could not be ended by military means. He asserted the attacks started with a Washington's ultimatum for an total Iran submission and culminated with an complete request for a truce.

Iran is assured the initial Israeli attacks were executed with complete American awareness and cooperation, making confidence challenging to restore.

Dialogue Stays the Final Resolution

Araghchi declared: "Tehran was not the one that had deserted dialogue; it was America and the western countries that had always tried to impose their will during the talks. Diplomacy can still be viable and continues the ultimate resolution to address conflicts, but its standards, regulations and principles must be followed."

"If they speak to the citizens of Tehran with the language of respect and honor, they will receive a answer in the identical tone."

Restoration and Rebuilding

In what is characterized by Iran's diplomats as the battle of recovery and rebuilding, the foreign minister stated he was assured Iran's defence capabilities "are considerably enhanced than before 13 or 14 June of this year. Our entire military infrastructure have been restored. We learned many lessons from this engagement; we have come to know our own weaknesses and the weaknesses of the opponent."

He added: "We effectively endured this war. Our enrichment knowledge, which they planned to eliminate, remains in place. The facilities and equipment, if destroyed, will be rebuilt; what is important is the determination of the Iranian people and then the social solidarity that they aimed at, but were unable to destroy. The Iranian people have grown stronger, more united, and more backing of the administration and the state in the wake of this assault."