This statement was made by the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, in a meeting with the head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi. Araqchi said the meeting was important and reaffirmed Iran’s “commitment” to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
The Minister noted that the parties agreed to act decisively and on the basis of goodwill. Araqchi stressed that Iran has never refused to negotiate and is willing to discuss issues based on its national interests and inalienable rights, but not under pressure and threats.
Previously, Kursor reported that sources in Israel believe that the change in Tehran’s rhetoric associated with the planned attack on Israel is explained by Donald Trump’s victory in the elections. Changes in the Trump administration could have a serious impact on Iran, experts say. Sources familiar with the situation told Israel Hayom that cooperation between the United States and Israel will be aimed at overthrowing the Iranian regime, and plans for this are already being developed in the United States.
Tehran’s change of position regarding planned actions against Israel is partly related to these processes. The overthrow of the ayatollah regime is seen as a key condition for stopping the funding of groups operating against Israel. These groups must cease their activities.
Yesterday, Iranian sources told Sky News in Arabic that following Trump’s victory, Iran had temporarily suspended its actions towards Israel while awaiting negotiations with the new president after receiving a warning through Iraq.
Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, is known for his tough stance toward Iran. Before the Israeli attack on Iran last month, Waltz proposed that Israel attack Iran’s Kharg Island, a major oil export hub for the Islamic Republic. In September, Waltz told Jewish Insider that the United States must increase pressure on Hamas and its Iranian allies, emphasizing that unilateral pressure on Israel will not produce the desired results.
In addition, the candidate for the position of Secretary of Defense of the United States, Pete Hegseth, previously noted that Israel should have complete freedom to address the issue of the Iranian nuclear threat. He stressed that this is a matter of survival for Israel and that they must be allowed to act as they see fit.
