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In a recent Army Headquarters meeting, Iranian Parliament members and Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami discussed the ongoing hostility Iran faces from the US and Israel, rooted in the 1979 Revolution. Hatami addressed a recent 12-day conflict triggered by an Israeli attack amid US negotiations, which aimed to undermine Iran’s military capabilities. Despite significant losses, Iran’s military leadership and public resilience thwarted the enemy’s objectives, leading to a ceasefire. The discussions emphasized the importance of military readiness and national unity in safeguarding Iran’s sovereignty, highlighting the nation’s commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities against external threats.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi criticized the U.S. for its contradictory positions during negotiations, which he believes are creating confusion. In an interview with IRNA, he emphasized that Iran has kept European nations updated on the talks and urged them to support diplomacy rather than making statements that could obstruct progress. He noted the uncertainty caused by U.S. officials’ conflicting messages and stressed the importance of practical actions over verbal commitments. Takht-e-Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to its rights under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), highlighting the need for clarity in negotiations.
In the Geneva talks, Iranian diplomats, led by Ebrahim Rezaei, emphasize their main objective: the removal of Western sanctions. Following updates from Foreign Ministry officials on negotiations with the E3 (Britain, France, Germany), Rezaei stressed that any aggression towards Iranian facilities would elicit a strong retaliation. He warned that activating the snapback mechanism against Iran would lead to Tehran invoking Article X of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and withdrawing from it. Additionally, Iran will not accept preconditions for discussions. The negotiations mark a significant moment following the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal and subsequent sanctions on Iran.
Iran has rejected claims of reinstating terminated resolutions under Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), as articulated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a letter to the UN. He criticized the E3 (France, UK, US) for legal and moral flaws in their actions regarding Iran’s nuclear program, stating they failed to follow the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’s Dispute Resolution Mechanism. Araghchi emphasized that past resolutions are now irrelevant due to military actions against Iran and noted the Security Council’s division on the issue. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while defending its sovereign rights against external pressures.
In a recent press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei discussed Iran’s direct engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), asserting that mediation is unnecessary. He attributed challenges in cooperation to aggressive actions by the US and Israel, including attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which triggered a significant 12-day conflict with heavy casualties. Baghaei criticized the US’s dictatorial negotiation approach, stating that it hampers meaningful dialogue. He also confirmed ongoing negotiations with Russia for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation, emphasizing that Iran remains committed to its nuclear obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite geopolitical tensions.
On December 4, the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures is observed, as recognized by the UN General Assembly to highlight the negative impacts of unilateral sanctions on human rights and development. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized this day, linking it to the Declaration on the Right to Development adopted in 1986. He condemned economic sanctions, particularly from the U.S., as violations of fundamental rights, accusing the U.S. of targeting populations through these measures. Iranian officials argue that sanctions hinder socioeconomic development and call for international accountability to protect affected individuals’ rights.