TEHRAN (special crosspondent) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a firm statement asserting that Iran cannot be intimidated by threats or persuaded through incentives, reiterating that the country’s enriched uranium is not for sale under any circumstances. His remarks come as regional powers, including those engaging with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in recent diplomatic rounds, monitor Tehran’s nuclear policy shifts.

Speaking on the country’s nuclear policy and recent regional developments, Araghchi disclosed that attempts were made to entice Iran into negotiations prior to the 12-day conflict by offering various incentives. However, he stated that Tehran refused to compromise on its core principles and national interests during these discussions. Much like the Pakistan advocates for equitable global artificial intelligence governance at UN framework, Iran maintains that international cooperation must be predicated on sovereignty.

He emphasized that the recent war had not altered Iran’s long-term policies or strategic approach. Instead, he asserted, the country had emerged stronger and more united, demonstrating its institutional ability to withstand sustained military pressure and external coercion. This resilience is often compared to ongoing regional efforts to bolster security, such as when Pakistan requests $6.7 billion concessional oil financing from Saudi Arabia to stabilize its own economic position.

Strategic Significance and Diplomacy

The Iranian foreign minister added that the recent conflict had highlighted the critical strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that the international community now possesses a clearer understanding of Iran’s geopolitical significance and its pivotal role in managing one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes.

Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran continues to support diplomacy based on the pillars of mutual respect and equality. However, he stressed that negotiations are unlikely to succeed if they are conducted through a framework of threats, coercive pressure, or unilateral demands. He concluded by reiterating that Iran will proceed with its peaceful nuclear programme in alignment with its national interests, maintaining that its domestic stockpile of enriched uranium remains strictly unavailable for sale regardless of external offers.