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Iran remains open to negotiations with the United States but requires “credible guarantees” before talks resume, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency, citing Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
Speaking at the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, Araghchi said Iran would not accept coercion, threats or intimidation, or give up its sovereign rights under pressure. He said Tehran was ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and credible guarantees.
Araghchi said Iran had negotiated “in good faith” over the past two years, but claimed diplomatic efforts had repeatedly been followed by military attacks. He said this had created “deep mistrust” about restarting negotiations without guarantees against a recurrence.
He said Tehran had nevertheless kept the door to diplomacy open. Araghchi also referred to a seven-day proposal previously conveyed through Qatar, saying the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and normal maritime traffic restored if the necessary conditions were met.
Araghchi also cited the June 17 understanding between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, reached through Pakistan’s mediation and with Qatar’s support. He said maritime traffic had recovered to around 60% of its pre-war level within two weeks, before implementation of the understanding stalled.
On Yemen, Araghchi said the conflict had no military solution and should be addressed through an inclusive political process and negotiations. He said Iran was ready to help facilitate dialogue between the parties based on a previously agreed peace roadmap.
He reiterated Tehran’s position on Palestine and called on OIC members to coordinate action in support of Palestinian rights.
The two-day OIC foreign ministers’ meeting opened in Baghdad on Saturday. Representatives of member states are discussing regional crises, Palestine, peace, development and cooperation.
Iraq assumed the organization’s rotating presidency from Türkiye at the meeting, held under the theme “Dialogue and Solidarity: Two Essential Pillars for Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development.”
