Speaking to the press, the Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s willingness to answer questions about its nuclear activities and to address Washington’s concerns in this area.

“We are not prepared to relinquish our right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes,” Araghchi stated, adding that he considered it possible to achieve “a consensual, fair, and balanced solution” during the discussions in Geneva.

The Foreign Minister noted that progress was made in the second round of negotiations and asserted that both sides reached a mutual understanding that could serve as the basis for a possible agreement.

Referring to the regional context, Araghchi maintained that his country is fully prepared for both war and peace, and stated that Iran learned lessons from the 12-day war, which, he said, strengthened the readiness of its armed forces.

In response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s alleged development of missiles capable of reaching US territory, the Minister asserted that such claims are based on “fake news.”

“We have deliberately limited the range of our missiles to 2,000 kilometers, solely for self-defense. Our missiles are defensive in nature and were designed for deterrence,” he emphasized.

Regarding the increased US troop presence near Iran, Araghchi warned that any attempt to force his country’s surrender would lead to a devastating war in which neither side would emerge victorious, and cautioned that the conflict could spread throughout the region due to the presence of US military bases.

The Iranian Foreign Minister also accused Israel of seeking escalation and trying to drag the United States into a confrontation with Tehran.

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