Iran Rules Out Direct Talks with US Without Policy Shift
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed that Tehran will not engage in direct negotiations with the United States unless Washington changes its approach toward the Iranian people.
Speaking to reporters at the Iranian Red Crescent’s Nowruz headquarters in Tehran, Araqchi stressed that Iran, under maximum pressure and ongoing threats, will not enter direct talks with the US. “This is our clear policy, and it will remain in place until there is a shift in the opposing side’s approach toward the Iranian people,” he said.
Addressing the gathering of senior relief officials, the top diplomat reiterated that Iran sees no prospect for direct talks amid accusations and “unreasonable demands” from Washington.
“We will not enter any direct negotiations with the American side under these conditions,” Araqchi stated.
However, he acknowledged that indirect negotiations remain possible through various channels. “Our goal and mission are to safeguard national interests and security, and we will not miss any opportunity in this regard,” he added.
On the issue of attracting investment from Iranians abroad, Araqchi highlighted the Foreign Ministry’s efforts, particularly through its Economic Diplomacy Department. “Investment attraction is one of our key objectives, and this year we will intensify efforts to bring in both foreign investment and capital from Iranians residing overseas,” he said.
He emphasized that, as Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has stated, investment is not limited to foreign sources. “There is substantial capital inside the country that must be utilized, and Iranians abroad also have valuable resources and access,” he noted.
Araqchi expressed hope that the government would facilitate regulations related to expatriates, including the transfer of their capital and ease of travel, to encourage greater engagement from the Iranian diaspora.
