Rewritten Title:
Iran’s Deputy FM Rejects EU Diplomat’s Remarks: Nuclear Talks Must Respect Iran’s Rights Under NPT
Iran Affirms Commitment to Peaceful Nuclear Program, Questions Legitimacy of ‘Snapback’ Mechanism
Tehran, [Date] – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, responded firmly to recent comments by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, emphasizing that any future nuclear negotiations must recognize Iran’s legitimate rights under international agreements.
In a statement posted on social media, Araqchi challenged Kallas’ suggestion that the objective of potential talks should be “ending Iran’s nuclear program.” He argued that such a stance disregards the foundational principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which explicitly guarantees member states the right to peaceful nuclear technology.
Defending Iran’s Rights Under NPT and JCPOA
Araqchi stressed that Iran’s nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and compliant with international law. He warned that if the EU’s position contradicts the NPT and UN Security Council Resolution 2231—which endorses the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—then the so-called “snapback” mechanism, designed to reimpose sanctions, would lack legal and moral legitimacy.
Questioning the EU’s Role in Future Talks
The deputy foreign minister further asserted that if the EU and its member states, including the UK, continue to undermine Iran’s rights under established agreements, their involvement in future negotiations would be irrelevant and counterproductive.
Iran remains committed to diplomatic engagement but insists that any dialogue must uphold the principles of fairness and mutual respect. The statement reaffirmed Tehran’s stance that nuclear negotiations should focus on restoring the JCPOA’s original framework rather than imposing unilateral demands.
[End of Article]
