In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, Abbas Araghchi emphasized that "the unprecedented readiness of Iran and the USA's common friends to support dialogue and ensure the full and verifiable implementation of any agreements reached has become known."
- In Iran, you will never defeat us, President Trump, but through genuine negotiations, we can achieve success together, - the minister added.
Araghchi noted that "the US president is mistaken if he considers Israel a reliable ally and Iran an enemy. He should look at the facts and reconsider his position."
Despite Benjamin Netanyahu achieving his goal at the beginning of last year by involving the USA in a conflict with Iran, this has resulted in unprecedented losses for Israel. The situation where Netanyahu begs Donald Trump for help is making more and more Americans realize that Israel is not an ally but a burden. In September, the opinion that we Iranians have always emphasized was joined by America's Arab allies: Israel's reckless actions pose a threat to all."
The Iranian foreign minister noted that "this reality opens new horizons for relationships capable of changing our region. The US administration faces a choice: continue writing 'blank checks' to Israel, paying with taxpayer money and its reputation, or participate in positive changes. Western policy in the region has been shaped for decades by myths emanating from Israel. The June war was a turning point, showing what price the West can pay for delusions when mythology is taken for strategy."
Israel and its allies talk about a "decisive victory," claiming that Iran is weakened and restrained. Nevertheless, our strategic depth - a country comparable in size to Western Europe and with a population ten times larger than Israel - has allowed most of our provinces to avoid Israeli aggression. While all Israelis have faced the power of our armed forces. The narrative of invulnerability, a central element of Israeli mythology, has been shattered."
The artificially created crisis around the Iranian nuclear program vividly demonstrates how fictional threats from Tel Aviv have fueled unnecessary confrontation. For many years, we Iranians have emphasized that we do not seek nuclear weapons. This is not just a tactical statement but a strategic doctrine based on religious, ethical, and security considerations. However, during Trump's first term, the US administration was misled into believing that Iran was on the brink of collapse and that the 2015 nuclear deal was a lifeline for us. The abandonment of this mechanism led to a policy of "maximum pressure," which only generated "maximum resistance."
An increasing number of Americans, especially those focused on restoring their own state, are beginning to openly acknowledge that uncritical acceptance of Israeli narratives has drained the country's resources, undermined trust in the USA, and dragged it into conflicts that do not align with its interests. Over the past two years, the regime in Tel Aviv has killed tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians in Gaza and attacked Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Yemen, and even Qatar. Every state in the region has been threatened. No responsible person would call such aggression "self-defense." Recent events also show a positive trend: a new momentum in our region to contain the common Israeli threat. This has put an end to the so-called "Abraham Accords" and opened the way for new forms of cooperation."
The minister added that "the unprecedented readiness of Iran and the USA's common friends to facilitate dialogue and guarantee the full and verifiable implementation of any agreements has become known. This is an encouraging message. Despite Israeli attacks on diplomatic efforts during the Iranian-American nuclear negotiations, Iran remains open to agreements based on mutual respect and benefit. Achieving this goal depends on the USA's recognition that negotiations are not equal to dictating the terms of surrender."
Our people understand that President Trump is not the first US president to attack Iran and knows the catastrophic consequences of attempts to engage with the United States. If Trump wants to restore trust and fulfill his promises to his supporters, he needs to do what his predecessors failed to do: put an end to the unnecessary crisis and achieve peace through diplomacy. The first step is to address the Iranian nation with respect, without conditions. Iran has never desired war with the USA: the restraint of our generals in June is the only reason why American military facilities in our region remain intact. This restraint should not be confused with weakness or considered endless.
The global community should know that Iranians will never renounce their rights. These rights, which all parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons possess, include access to all aspects of peaceful nuclear technologies. We Iranians are not afraid of serious negotiations to achieve a fair agreement. Such an agreement should provide for a tangible and verifiable lifting of sanctions. Changes in our region can ensure the implementation of agreements in a completely new way. For those willing to take risks and go where no one has dared before, a short window of opportunity is opening. Fortune favors the bold, and it takes much more courage to break the vicious cycle than to simply continue it.
