In an exclusive interview with CGTN after the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on the Chinese mainland, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi laid out Tehran’s road map for restarting nuclear negotiations with the United States.
According to Araghchi, Iran remains unconvinced that the U.S. has the 'real serious determination' to pursue a 'win-win solution' through dialogue. 'We cannot rejoin talks until we see the willingness to set aside military options and genuinely search for a negotiated deal,' he said.
For young global citizens and policy watchers alike, this standoff highlights the delicate balance between diplomacy and deterrence. Business and tech enthusiasts should note how diplomatic uncertainty can ripple through energy markets and innovation partnerships in emerging economies. Thought leaders and changemakers will watch whether Washington’s next steps reflect a shift toward de-escalation and constructive engagement.
As talks hang in the balance, the international community awaits signs of movement on both sides. If the U.S. can demonstrate the resolve Araghchi demands, the path may open for a fresh round of negotiations—and a potential breakthrough that reshapes regional stability and global non-proliferation efforts.
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Iranian FM: Nuclear talks with U.S. to start when Iran is convinced
cgtn.com
