Iran open to renewed diplomacy if US shows genuine intent, says Araghchi
Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance if the US demonstrates sincere intent to build trust, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has committed to doing everything in his power to give diplomacy a try amidst ongoing tensions with the United States, according to an op-ed published in the Financial Times. However, Araghchi expressed deep skepticism about the sincerity of the US administration's desire for peace. The White House has shown no willingness to reach an understanding and has threatened further escalation, making progress unlikely, he noted.
Despite these challenges, Araghchi, as a career diplomat, feels obligated to do his utmost to give diplomacy a chance, even though the chances of success are slim. He referenced a seven-day negotiation plan that Iran proposed to the US through intermediaries at the UN General Assembly in New York last month. This proposal aims to end the war and resolve the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
Araghchi went on to point out that Iran's geographical location inherently gives it a significant advantage in controlling maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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