Iran has expressed a potential willingness to engage in discussions with the United States, provided that the focus is solely on the militarization aspect of its nuclear program. In a declaration issued on X by Iran’s U.N. mission, it was noted that talks could be considered if they aim to address concerns regarding the possible militarization of Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
This statement follows the remarks made by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who dismissed the idea of engaging in dialogue with the U.S. He argued that such discussions would likely seek to constrain Iran’s missile development and regional influence, which he opposes as nonsolving to the deeper issues with Western nations.
Khamenei’s comments were in reaction to the acknowledgment by President Donald Trump that he had forwarded a letter to Khamenei, proposing a new agreement with Tehran. This initiative aimed to curb Iran’s accelerated nuclear program, intending to replace the former nuclear deal from which the U.S. withdrew during Trump’s initial term.
Khamenei contended that American demands would encompass military restrictions and constraints on Iran’s regional influence. He emphasized that these talks would not lead to resolving ongoing disputes between Iran and Western countries.
Trump’s proposal emerges amid heightened tensions, as both the U.S. and Israel have adamantly declared they will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. This promise has escalated concerns over potential military actions, as Iran continues to enrich uranium to levels close to weapon capability—activities usually conducted by nations possessing nuclear arms.
Throughout, Iran has consistently insisted that its nuclear program serves peaceful objectives, even though its representatives have occasionally suggested pursuing nuclear weaponry. The tension remains high, chiefly due to U.S. sanctions and the delicate truce with Israel, following its conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The Iranian pronouncement on Sunday, while entertaining the idea of discussions about militarization apprehensions, firmly rejected any negotiations that would demand dismantling its nuclear agenda, underlined to be peaceful. The statement affirmed that if the purpose is to dismantle Iran’s non-military nuclear intentions, purportedly succeeding where the Obama administration did not, then such negotiations will categorically not proceed.
