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See - Sada Elbalad
2 hours ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iran's FM: No Conviction Yet to Resume Nuclear Talks with U.S.
Ahmed Emam Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday that Tehran remains unconvinced of the utility of resuming negotiations with Washington, citing the need for 'a genuine will from the other side aimed at reaching a mutually beneficial solution.' In an interview with China's CGTN, Araghchi emphasized that the recent escalation was not a mere conflict but 'a blatant act of aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran.' He said Iran had no choice but to defend itself, and that its response had forced the attackers to retreat and seek an unconditional ceasefire. 'We stood our ground bravely and compelled the aggressors to step back and request a ceasefire — which we accepted,' Araghchi said. 'However, this ceasefire remains fragile. Given the track record of this \[Israeli] entity, we cannot trust it. We remain fully prepared for any possible violations.' Araghchi reiterated that Iran did not initiate the war and does not wish for it to continue. 'We were prepared for it, and we remain ready in case it reignites — although we do not seek its prolongation,' he said. Addressing the future of the nuclear deal, the foreign minister stressed that Iran is still waiting to witness seriousness from its counterparts. 'We are fully confident that our nuclear program is entirely peaceful, and we are open to sharing this certainty — but that can only happen through negotiations.' Referring to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached with the P5+1 group, Araghchi noted it was widely welcomed internationally, but the United States' unilateral withdrawal from the agreement derailed its progress. 'That unfortunate decision has led directly to the current situation,' he remarked. When asked about the possibility of returning to the nuclear accord, Araghchi responded: 'Yes, I believe it is possible. But, as I said, it depends on a real will from the other side. The military option must be ruled out, and the path forward must be through diplomatic solutions.' He concluded by stressing that the recent attack on Iranian nuclear facilities proved that military approaches are ineffective. 'There is no solution but a negotiated diplomatic one — and that will only materialize if the other side abandons military ambitions and begins to make amends for the damage done. Only then will Iran be ready to return to the negotiating table.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Yemen Online
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Iran Accelerates Nuclear Weapons Development Amid Stalled Talks with Washington, Says U.S. Journal
A recent article published by The National Interest has raised alarm over Iran's apparent acceleration toward nuclear weaponization, citing stalled negotiations with Washington and growing regional tensions as key drivers behind Tehran's shift in nuclear doctrine. According to the report, Iranian officials have increasingly signaled a departure from their long-standing claim of pursuing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Senior figures, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and IRGC commanders, have hinted that Iran may reconsider its nuclear stance if its national security continues to be threatened—particularly by Israel and the United States. The article highlights Iran's rapid uranium enrichment capabilities, noting that the country now possesses enough 60% enriched uranium to potentially produce multiple nuclear warheads within weeks if further refined to weapons-grade levels. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concern over Iran's refusal to allow inspections following recent military strikes on its nuclear facilities. Iranian media and parliamentary voices have also echoed calls for a strategic shift, framing nuclear deterrence as a necessary response to what they describe as 'Western aggression' and 'Israeli provocations.' The collapse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the absence of a viable diplomatic alternative have further fueled speculation that Iran may be preparing to cross the nuclear threshold. The National Interest article warns that such a move could trigger a regional arms race and undermine global nonproliferation efforts. It calls on U.S. policymakers to reassess their approach, suggesting that a renewed diplomatic framework—possibly with stronger security guarantees—may be the only way to prevent Iran from pursuing weaponization.
Shafaq News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran demands genuine US intent for return to nuclear diplomacy
Shafaq News – Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed on Saturday that his country remains wary of US intentions to revive nuclear negotiations. In an interview with China's CGTN on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Araghchi stressed that any return to talks must be rooted in sincerity and a mutual commitment to a 'win-win solution.' Araghchi cited the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as proof that a negotiated solution is achievable, confirming that a return to the table depends on Washington abandoning coercive tactics and committing to a diplomatic path. Reiterating Tehran's conditions for reengaging in nuclear diplomacy—especially in light of recent Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, he condemned the attacks as 'unprovoked aggression,' asserting, 'We had no way but to exercise our right to self-defense. We responded decisively, forced the aggressors to halt their campaign, and accepted their request for an unconditional ceasefire.' Still, Araghchi cautioned that the truce remains ' fragile,' accusing Israel of routinely violating ceasefire agreements. 'We are very careful,' he warned, pointing out that Iran did not start the war and does not seek its continuation, but is fully prepared if it resumes.
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Germany Warns Sanctions on Iran Could Return if No Nuclear Deal by Summer
By Ahmad El-Assasy Germany has signaled that the European Troika — comprised of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom — may reinstate United Nations sanctions on Iran if no agreement is reached on the country's nuclear program by the end of summer. Speaking to Reuters on Wednesday, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed the urgency of finding a verifiable and lasting diplomatic solution that reflects the international community's security interests. 'If such a solution is not reached this summer, the option of triggering the snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions remains on the table,' the spokesperson warned. Snapback Sanctions Mechanism Looms The snapback mechanism would automatically reinstate all U.N. sanctions previously lifted under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. The warning from Germany comes amid stalled negotiations and growing concerns over Iran's expanding nuclear activities. European officials have expressed frustration over the lack of progress and are increasingly considering punitive measures as a last resort. This latest statement marks a firm stance from the European Troika, underscoring their readiness to take diplomatic and economic action if Iran fails to return to compliance. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Snapback To Reality: On Iran's 45-Year Slog To Nowhere
They have been saying it since 1979 - 'Death to America'. And for just as long (since 1975), the West has been sounding the alarm: Iran is weeks away from building a nuclear bomb. Forty-five years later, the rhetoric remains unchanged. America remains the most powerful country in the world, and Iran is still not a nuclear weapons state. But it is definitely a highly sensitive issue when it comes to diplomacy, foreign investment and joining the global economy. Now, with a new nuclear deadline looming, the shouting matches are back. Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined hands with the foreign ministers of the UK, France and Germany to deliver a crisp ultimatum to Tehran: cut a nuclear disarmament deal by the end of August or face the music of UN sanctions. This is not just bureaucratic posturing. If there's no agreement by then, the European trio plan to trigger the 'snapback' mechanism, designed under the original 2015 Iran deal, which would reinstate all UN sanctions removed under that agreement. To be clear, Iran was once on a very different path. Back in 2015, during US President Barack Obama's tenure and with the full backing of European powers, the Islamic Republic signed a landmark nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Tehran agreed to dial down its nuclear ambitions in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. Inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency were active and frequent. Western businesses had begun tiptoeing back into Iran. There was hope in the air, even if fleeting. Trump's Unilateral Step Then came Donald Trump's wrecking ball diplomacy. In 2018, he unilaterally tore up the deal, declared 'maximum pressure', and reimposed sanctions. Iran retaliated predictably, by enriching uranium to dangerous levels and kicking out nuclear inspectors. Now, in a strange twist of irony, Trump, since he has been back in the White House, suddenly wants a new deal with Tehran - and fast. Rubio and the Europeans have given Iran until the end of August to play ball - or face full diplomatic isolation once again. They want the snapback in place before October, when Russia takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council. It might sound unfair to Iran, especially after it was attacked unilaterally by Israel, which humiliated the clerical regime at will. The 12-day war displayed cruelly Iran's shortcomings as a regional power. It was pulverised by the Israeli air force. The Hate For America Iran needs to recast its foreign policy to save itself from future humiliations and to emerge as a credible regional power. After all, how long can Iran keep playing the same hand - shouting slogans from 1979 while expecting a 21st-century economy? The Islamic Republic has spent over four decades defining itself by what it hates: America, Israel, the West, secularism, dissent and even Persian identity when it clashes with Islamic orthodoxy. It has poured billions into regional militias (Iran's notorious proxies) from Lebanon to Yemen, obsessed over Israel's destruction and sacrificed its own youth to preserve this ideological arc. And what has it gained? Nothing. In Iran's clerical regime, nothingness connects with only nothingness. It's sterile, a wasteland. An ancient civilisation at the cusp of denouement. When you think of today's Iran, what comes to mind? A shrinking economy, inflation hovering around 50%, unchecked youth unemployment, capital flight, international sanctions and a currency that is now worth less than Monopoly money. Even the clerics' strongest allies, Russia and China, prefer quiet deals, not war rhetoric. Meanwhile, Israel, the object of so much Iranian fury, is not only still standing, it's thriving - and striking deep into Iranian territory at will. From assassinating nuclear scientists to air strikes on Syrian and Lebanese proxies, Israel has shown that it doesn't need to talk loudly when it can act lethally. Iran's stubborn refusal to change course has brought it neither justice for Palestinians nor prosperity for Iranians. Time Is Running Out If Iran is waiting for the world to blink first, it will be a very long wait. The US and its allies know time is running out. The JCPOA's snapback clause expires in October. It takes 30 days to activate, which means the deadline is now set. According to some sections of credible US media, the recent call between Rubio and the European foreign ministers was aimed at coordinating a unified position: pressure Tehran, and if they don't comply, pull the trigger. What the Europeans are dangling in front of Iran is not just a warning, but an escape route: resume IAEA monitoring, remove 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, and stop playing the martyr. In return, sanctions relief, trade, and perhaps even Western investment could follow. As Indians, we, with a long history of deep friendship with Iran, feel bad for the country and its civilisation. But I will make a blasphemous argument in the eyes of Iran's ruling elites. I firmly believe it is time for Tehran to abandon its entrenched animosity towards the United States and Israel. The Islamic Republic must recognise that it has more to gain from a pragmatic recalibration of its foreign policy than from clinging to revolutionary dogmas that have outlived their strategic utility. Yes, the ruling clerics and their staunch supporters may think it's a maddening idea. After all, the Islamic revolution of Iran of 1979 was born out of stiff opposition to the US and other Western powers' perceived opposition to the revolution. But do not forget that the idea that there are no permanent enemies in international politics is not just a diplomatic cliché; it is a lesson Iran must now internalise. Iran should go beyond today and find events in history to learn and adapt to new realities. The Ghost Of Nixon Iran today faces a crossroads similar to that of China in the early 1970s. Mao's China, ideologically hostile to the West, recognised the strategic imperative of engaging with the United States. Nixon's visit to Beijing in 1972, while shocking to many, laid the groundwork for China's rise as a global power. Iran must now think about the future of its people. Or the Mullah rulers must consider Vietnam - a country that never invited war, yet was dragged into a brutal conflict that left its land and people shattered. The United States dropped more bombs on Vietnam than it did during all of World War Two. Napalm turned villages into fireballs, and entire generations were maimed or killed. Forests, once lush and teeming with life, were doused in Agent Orange, a deadly herbicide that poisoned not just the trees but the bloodlines of those who lived beneath them. Children were born with deformities. Rivers ran black. And yet, from that scorched earth, Vietnam rose - not with vengeance, but with quiet resolve. The War Museum In Vietnam I still remember my first and only visit to Vietnam in 2019 - and more specifically, the emotional punch delivered by a quiet corner of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Amid the graphic, haunting visuals of American war crimes, pictures of napalm-burned bodies and shredded villages, what moved me most was the serene presence of two life-sized white doves, their wings outstretched in silent flight. Powerful symbols of peace indeed - not revenge, not bitterness, not rage. Just peace. Just imagine. The Vietnamese people - pulverised, humiliated and defoliated by American firepower in a war that remains one of the most brutal in modern history - chose to place doves, not bombs, at the heart of their war museum. It was as if they were saying: we remember, but we also forgive. The very idea that a country so wronged could turn its gaze towards reconciliation is humbling. Today, Vietnam and the United States are not enemies but partners, building trade, strategic ties and mutual trust, a friendship that defies decades of violence and venom. Iran can do the same. A Change Of Script The ruling elite doesn't need to worry. Trump has not asked Tehran to change its flag or disband the Revolutionary Guard. The West is not demanding regime change either. They have learned from the devastating consequences of forcing it in Libya and Iraq. All Iran needs to do is retire its old, meaningless slogans that belong in a Cold War museum. It can stop pretending Israel doesn't exist; clearly, it's not going anywhere. In fact, Israel now enjoys near-open diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf monarchies - right in Iran's own backyard. The Abraham Accords were a strategic earthquake and Tehran, too busy shouting at the sky, barely noticed. The region is changing. And if Iran wants to remain relevant, it must evolve. Hostility to Israel and the West has yielded nothing but misery for ordinary Iranians. The nuclear issue is just one flashpoint, but beneath it lies a deeper question: can Iran reconcile its revolutionary ideology with the realities of global power and economics? The answer doesn't lie in capitulation. It lies in pragmatism. Pressure Building The Trump administration is not naïve. Senior officials say they are using the snapback threat as leverage to pressure Tehran into direct talks, without intermediaries. Trump, we are told, is personally frustrated that Iran hasn't returned to the negotiating table. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, reportedly told the Iranians that future discussions must be direct, not filtered through European or Qatari go-betweens. Even Israel has weighed in - Netanyahu has urged the US not to delay the snapback, and has warned that time is running out. The pressure is coordinated, and this time it's real. But what if Iran could flip the script? What if it walked into the room with a bold proposal: international inspections, capped enrichment, regional de-escalation, and in return - a Marshall Plan for Iran. It doesn't have to mean regime change. It means regime reinvention. Iran is a country of nearly 90 million people, many of them young, educated and tired of isolation. Its location is geopolitically strategic, its energy reserves vast. With the right policies, it could become a regional trade hub linking Central Asia, the Gulf and the Mediterranean. But not while it waves the flag of ideological purity and international pariahdom. I am not saying that the choice before Iran today is between submission and sovereignty. But surely, it is between stubbornness and survival, between reconciliation and potential prosperity. Vietnam chose wisely. It invited its old enemy to build factories, sign defence pacts and invest in peace. Tehran must decide: does it want to be the next Vietnam - or the next North Korea? Time is ticking. The snapback fuse is lit. But Iran still holds the wire.
