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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Wednesday that his country is prepared to address international concerns about its nuclear program and reach a "balanced" agreement with the United States.
Speaking at the opening of the Tehran Dialogue Forum, Araghchi emphasized Iran's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) while outlining conditions for renewed nuclear negotiations.
"Iran, as a party to the NPT based on its religious and moral foundations, has never sought nuclear weapons and is committed to the principle of not producing and using weapons of mass destruction," Araghchi told attendees.
"We have always been ready to address legitimate international concerns about our country's nuclear program through interaction and transparency."
The forum, organized by the Institute for Political and International Studies under Iran's Foreign Ministry, has drawn ministers, deputy ministers, and diplomats from 53 countries.
Notable participants include President Masoud Pezeshkian, Azerbaijan's Presidential Advisor for Foreign Relations Hikmet Hajiyev, Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani, and Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Türkiye is represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Zeki Levent Gumrukcu.
Araghchi said Iran's goal in nuclear negotiations with the United States is to reach "a balanced agreement established within the framework of the NPT Agreement, which fully respects Iran's nuclear rights and objectively guarantees the comprehensive lifting of sanctions."
The foreign minister also indicated Iran's willingness to "open a new page" in relations with European countries if they demonstrate "real will and an independent approach."
Addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Araghchi called the situation evidence of "the inadequacy of the foundations of the international system," adding that it demonstrates "the destiny of the region cannot and should not depend on the decisions and will of powers outside the region."
The Tehran Dialogue Forum continues amid persistent international attention on Iran's nuclear ambitions and its position on regional conflicts.
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