IRAN – Iran on Saturday said it was ready to negotiate with the United States but not under the maximum pressure strategy of US President Donald Trump.
Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, in a statement published on Telegram on Saturday said the lifting of sanctions requires negotiations, but not within the framework of a maximum pressure policy, because it would not be a negotiation but a form of surrender.
This is coming after Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged the government not to negotiate with Washington, calling such an approach reckless.
Khamenei, who has the final say on all strategic decisions in Iran, referred to Iran’s previous experience negotiating with the United States to justify his position.
News sources recalls that in 2015, Iran struck a landmark deal with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, China and Russia to regulate its nuclear programme in return for the easing of international sanctions.
However, in 2018, during his first term, Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from the agreement and reinstated heavy sanctions on Tehran, despite European opposition.
Trump on Wednesday called for a verified nuclear peace agreement with Iran, adding that it cannot have a nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, Iran insists its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes and denied any intention to develop atomic weapons.
The US president, however, reinstated on Tuesday his maximum pressure policy, with Washington on Thursday, announcing financial sanctions on entities and individuals accused of shipping hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian crude oil to China.
By Damilola Adeleke| 9th February, 2025
Adeleke Damilola (ACTION) is a versatile content writer with expertise in news writing and a seasoned media professional and broadcast specialist. Currently serving as News Editor for DNews Info, Damilola is also the CEO of the ACTION brand, committed to shaping lives and establishing a legacy of excellence for present and future generations.
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