طهران تطرح تقليص الأنشطة النووية مقابل رفع العقوبات

The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi did not rule out the possibility of reducing his country's nuclear activities in exchange for lifting U.S. sanctions. A member of the negotiating delegation stated that Tehran "could agree, within a fair and mutually beneficial agreement, to specific time-limited restrictions on peaceful nuclear activities," in exchange for lifting the sanctions.

Majid did not specify the level of enrichment that Iran could reduce, emphasizing that Washington's demand for a complete halt to enrichment would lead to the failure of any potential agreement, according to the ISNA news agency, today (Monday).

For his part, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei reiterated that his country does not trust the United States. He stated during a weekly press conference today: "I have previously confirmed, even while negotiating with the American side, that we do not trust them." He asserted that "their direct involvement in the Israeli attack has practically left no room for trust." Baghaei refused to confirm Norway's hosting of the next round of negotiations between Iran and the U.S., or its role in mediating between the two sides.

Regarding negotiations with European countries over the nuclear file, Baghaei clarified that they have not stopped. He said: "It cannot be said that the course of talks with European countries has halted. In the Istanbul meeting held two weeks ago, both sides agreed to continue these negotiations."

The Foreign Ministry spokesman noted that no decision has been made yet regarding the time and place of the next round, and announced that communications are ongoing to determine the date and location of the upcoming meeting.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified yesterday that communication with the European side has not ceased.

As for negotiations with the United States, Araghchi stated that "no decision has been finalized yet," refraining from naming any country to host any potential talks.

For his part, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani, considered that "the security of his country is linked to the security of its neighbors." He stated before starting his visit today to Iraq and Lebanon, which will last for three days, that a security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad is being prepared and will be signed during this visit. He emphasized that Lebanon is "an important and active country that has civilizational and historical ties with Iran, and extensive cooperation in regional issues."

Larijani mentioned that he will hold talks with influential Lebanese officials and figures regarding the current circumstances, national unity, the independence of the country, enhancing trade relations, and security developments.

This visit by Larijani comes after the government approved the restriction of weapons to the state, and tasked the army with developing a plan for the disarmament of Hezbollah, which is to be presented by the end of this month, with implementation expected by the end of the current year.

Iranian Supreme Leader's advisor, Ali Akbar Velayati, announced that Tehran does not support the disarmament of Hezbollah or the Popular Mobilization Forces, which prompted a response and condemnation from the Lebanese Foreign Ministry, which considered those statements a blatant interference in the country's affairs. Tehran later announced that it would support any decision made by Hezbollah.