Mon Nov 03 09:24:13 UTC 2025: ## Iran Signals No Rush to Nuclear Talks Despite Economic Pressures, Claims Regional Shift Against Israel
Tehran, Iran – Despite facing significant economic challenges and ongoing external pressure, Iran is in “no hurry” to resume negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. This sentiment was conveyed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic.
Araghchi reiterated Iran’s willingness to engage in indirect talks with Washington, but only if the US is prepared to negotiate “from an equal position based on mutual interest.” He dismissed US conditions for renewed talks, including direct negotiations, a halt to uranium enrichment, and limitations on Iran’s missile arsenal and support for regional allies, as “illogical and unfair.”
“It appears they are not in a hurry,” Araghchi said. “We are not in a hurry, either.”
While Iran contends with reimposed UN sanctions and other economic hardships, Araghchi believes regional dynamics are shifting to Iran’s advantage. He highlighted recent public criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government from Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, who stated that Israel, not Iran, is the primary source of insecurity in the region. Araghchi cited the fact that China and Russia don’t recognise the recent UN sanctions as another sign that Iran’s position is improving.
Araghchi further commented on the aftermath of reported attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating that the roughly 400kg of 60-percent enriched uranium possessed by Iran are “buried under the rubble,” and that Iran intends to leave them there until the situation changes.
While France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have expressed a desire to restart talks with Tehran and have imposed sanctions related to drone exports and nuclear program, no significant progress has been made. Several of the previously suspended European flight routes to Tehran are showing signs of resuming.
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