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In response to the U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign, Iran’s administration under President Masoud Pezeshkian is implementing a strategy to strengthen the economy and enhance resilience. Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani expressed confidence that the U.S. strategy “will get nowhere,” emphasizing the government’s commitment to overcoming challenges with public support. Key initiatives include boosting the economy, improving private and industrial sectors, and fostering knowledge-based companies. The government plans to utilize domestic resources and strengthen ties with neighboring countries to mitigate U.S. pressure. Mohajerani asserted that while Iranians favor negotiations, they will not yield to intimidation amid renewed U.S. sanctions.
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, informed Parliament about the ongoing Iran-E3 discussions in Istanbul regarding the nuclear deal and the potential activation of the snapback mechanism. This mechanism could reinstate previous UN Security Council resolutions, leading to an arms embargo on Iran, export restrictions, and travel bans. Gharibabadi emphasized that the E3 lacks the authority to invoke this mechanism and outlined Iran’s demands for future US negotiations, including the right to enrich uranium, lifting sanctions, and compensation for losses from US-Israeli aggression. Iran is committed to defending its interests while seeking balanced international relations amid rising tensions.
An Israeli investigative outlet, Shomrim, reported on a $500 million military initiative to establish a facility in Gaza, allowing US operations without Israeli coordination. This plan arises amid global criticism of Israel’s actions since October 2023. Palestinian officials, including Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk, oppose the initiative, viewing it as a replacement of Israeli occupation with foreign troops. The US has proposed an International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, aimed at reconstruction and security, but critics argue it overlooks Palestinian rights. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports foreign troop presence for disarming Hamas, complicating the ongoing situation in Gaza.
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At a ceremony in Tehran honoring Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili, Ali Akbar Velayati addressed concerns over Iran’s national security and the contentious Zangezur Corridor. He accused external forces, particularly global Zionism and the US, of attempting to undermine Iranian identity and stability. Velayati asserted that the Corridor serves as a cover for broader geopolitical ambitions aimed at isolating Iran and disrupting its ties with the Caucasus. He emphasized the importance of preserving Iran’s cultural heritage and historical unity against these threats, advocating for vigilance and solidarity among Iranians to counter such external pressures.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned against the potential misuse of the “snapback” mechanism to reinstate U.N. sanctions amid ongoing nuclear negotiations. He stated that Iran prefers diplomacy but will respond harshly if the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is threatened. The European signatories face a deadline of October 18 to invoke this mechanism if no deal is reached with the U.S. Araqchi emphasized that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and continues to assert its right to enrich uranium. Skepticism remains among Iranian lawmakers regarding negotiations, particularly with ongoing U.S. sanctions.