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Iran is ready to restart atomic discussions with Washington as long as it is handled with "dignity" and "honor", Tehran's foreign minister has stated.

The Iranian diplomat stated exclusively dialogue was effective, and shared recent overtures had come from intermediaries to restart talks with the Trump administration. He asserted Iran had zero unreported enrichment locations, and Iran was not yet able to permit the global atomic watchdog to access bombed nuclear sites for protective measures.

Navigating a Difficult Course

Araghchi is navigating a challenging path since Iran does not want appear to be operating from a stance of weakness, and he emphatically stated that Iran had come out more powerful defensively and emotionally from the joint assault on its nuclear sites in June.

He was addressing at a defense forum in Tehran where he reiterated that Iran had "a fundamental entitlement to enrich uranium within its borders that it will always maintain" – the primary cause of the stalemate in the previous talks.

Previous Discussions Abruptly Concluded

The prior phases of discussions between the United States and Iran were concluded unexpectedly and hostile end on 12 June when the Israeli government, with American backing, struck Tehran's atomic facilities in a two-week conflict that concluded with Donald Trump claiming the facilities had been eliminated. Following this, EU nations employed their right to restore UN-wide sanctions, but Iran asserts they have not had a substantial consequence.

Magic Solution Proposed

Tehran representatives stated they felt they had achieved a "ideal resolution" to the enrichment issue in prior discussions, when it was decided an Iran-based consortium with Washington's engagement could refine atomic fuel. Both sides would have been able to declare success since local refinement would have remained and the US could be assured that Iran's atomic project was exclusively peaceful.

It had not been settled in the discussions that Washington's technical specialists could work within Iranian territory, but that was a natural consequence of the cooperative offer. Officials stated on multiple occasions they had reached agreement with the US representative the American negotiator only for the agreement to collapse due to "spoilers in Washington".

Current Position

Iranian officials declared the cooperative arrangement was now no longer available, but it seems quite possible the offer could be reintroduced in some form if discussions resume.

The American leader recently claimed he had been obtaining communications that Iran sought to resume discussions, but confidentially Tehran representatives say they are not yet obtaining clear proposals from the United States either explicitly or from significant local go-betweens, such as the Qatari government, Egypt, the Omani authorities and Saudi Arabia. The Tehran's diplomatic corps has been accused of non-responsiveness in the face of the US president's straightforward manner, but Tehran states negotiations is not part of a spectacle.

Political Stance

In his speech to the gathering, designed to portray the US as a dominant force that misuses the idea of global regulations, the foreign minister said the 12-day war revealed the dispute could not be resolved by military means. He asserted the assaults commenced with a American requirement for an total Iran submission and culminated with an unconditional call for a ceasefire.

Iran is certain the first strikes by Israel were mounted with complete American awareness and coordination, making trust difficult to restore.

Dialogue Remains the Primary Solution

Araghchi stated: "It was not Iran that had abandoned dialogue; it was America and the European states that had always tried to dictate their will during the negotiations. Diplomacy can still be viable and continues the primary solution to address disputes, but its requirements, guidelines and fundamentals must be respected."

"Provided that they speak to the citizens of Tehran with the language of dignity and respect, they will receive a response in the equivalent approach."

Recovery and Rebuilding

In what is portrayed by Tehran representatives as the battle of repair and reconstruction, Araghchi claimed he was certain Iran's military capacities "are considerably enhanced than preceding 13 or 14 June of this year. Our entire military infrastructure have been rebuilt. We learned many lessons from this engagement; we have come to know our internal vulnerabilities and the weaknesses of the enemy."

He continued: "We successfully passed this war. Our nuclear technology, which they intended to destroy, continues to exist. The installations and gear, if eliminated, will be reconstructed; what is essential is the resolve of the citizens of Tehran and then the social solidarity that they sought to undermine, but failed to shatter. The nation of Iran have become stronger, more cohesive, and more supportive of the leadership and the country in the face of this attack."