Watan-Al-Araby Al-Jadeed has obtained a copy of a statement issued by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the conclusion of his talks on Friday with his counterparts from France, Britain, and Germany, as well as the EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Geneva.
In his four-point statement, Araghchi expressed “serious concern” over the failure of the three European countries to “condemn the Zionist entity’s aggression” against Iran. He affirmed that Tehran would continue to exercise its “legitimate right to self-defense against this entity in a serious and firm manner to stop the aggression and prevent its recurrence.”
In the second point, Araghchi reiterated that “Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).” He stated: “Based on this, any attack on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities constitutes a grave crime and a flagrant violation of international law.”
The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that his country is “prepared to consider diplomacy if the aggression ceases and the aggressor is held accountable for its crimes.” He added: “In this context, we made it clear that Iran’s defensive capabilities are non-negotiable.”
Araghchi concluded by reaffirming Tehran’s support for continued negotiations with the three European countries and the European Union, declaring: “We are ready for a new meeting in the near future.”
European Ministers Reaffirm Dialogue Path: No Military Solution
The foreign ministers of France, the UK, and Germany, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, announced on Friday their willingness to continue discussions with Iran in a bid to revive diplomatic efforts over its nuclear program. They stressed that “there is no ultimate solution through military means.”
This came after a three-hour meeting in Geneva described as “serious” by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, though no concrete progress was reported.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that “European countries believe there is no final solution through military means regarding Iran’s nuclear issue.” He called on Iran to engage in talks with the United States to reach a negotiated settlement and voiced concern over Iran’s support for “terrorist groups,” its drone exports to Russia, and the issue of Western detainees in Iran. He added that Iran’s chief negotiator, Abbas Araghchi, showed readiness to continue discussions on the nuclear file and other matters.
Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of keeping communication with Tehran open, while Wadephul stressed the need for U.S. participation to help forge a comprehensive solution to Iran’s nuclear case. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy also urged Iran to maintain dialogue with Washington.
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