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Iran is willing to resume nuclear negotiations with Washington provided that it is handled with "dignity" and "honor", Tehran's foreign minister has stated.

Abbas Araghchi stated solely negotiations produced results, and revealed new appeals had originated from mediators to resume talks with the US government. He asserted Iran had zero undeclared nuclear sites, and Iran had not yet reached a point to permit the International Atomic Energy Agency to access bombed nuclear sites for safety concerns.

Navigating a Complex Path

Araghchi is navigating a complex path since Iran does not want be perceived to be operating from a stance of disadvantage, and he insisted repeatedly that Iran had arisen stronger defensively and mentally from the Israeli-US attack on its atomic facilities in June.

He was speaking at a strategic meeting in Tehran where he reiterated that Iran had "an inalienable right to process nuclear material domestically that it will never give up" – the key factor of the impasse in the earlier negotiations.

Earlier Negotiations Abruptly Terminated

The earlier sessions of negotiations between the US and Iran were ended suddenly and hostile conclusion on 12 June when the Israeli government, with Washington's assistance, attacked Iran's enrichment centers in a two-week conflict that culminated with the American leader declaring the facilities had been destroyed. Subsequently, Western states used their privilege to restore UN-wide sanctions, but Iran asserts they have not had a substantial consequence.

Perfect Agreement Proposed

Iranian officials said they felt they had achieved a "perfect agreement" to the enrichment issue in previous talks, when it was agreed an local partnership with Washington's engagement could enrich uranium. Both sides would have been able to assert triumph since domestic enrichment would have remained and the US could be assured that Iran's enrichment initiative was solely for peaceful purposes.

It had not been decided in the talks that US nuclear scientists could operate within Iranian territory, but that was a reasonable assumption of the partnership suggestion. Officials claimed three times they had secured an understanding with Washington's diplomat Steve Witkoff only for the arrangement to collapse due to "spoilers in Washington".

Existing Status

Iranian officials stated the partnership proposal was now off the table, but it seems highly likely the offer could be revived in some form if discussions resume.

Trump last week said he had been obtaining communications that Iran wanted to reopen negotiations, but in private Tehran representatives say they are not yet receiving clear proposals from Washington either straightforwardly or from significant local go-betweens, such as Qatar, Egypt, the Omani authorities and the Saudi kingdom. The Iran's state department has been criticized of inactivity in the aftermath of Washington's unmediated tactics, but Iran states diplomacy is not part of a show.

Negotiating Position

In his remarks to the conference, aimed to paint the US as a hegemonic power that misuses the idea of global regulations, the foreign minister stated the 12-day war showed the clash could not be ended by armed force. He said the assaults started with a Washington's ultimatum for an complete Tehran capitulation and ended with an unconditional call for a halt to hostilities.

Iran is certain the first strikes by Israel were mounted with full US knowledge and coordination, making trust hard to rebuild.

Diplomacy Stays the Primary Resolution

Araghchi stated: "It was not Iran that had deserted dialogue; it was the United States and the Western nations that had always tried to impose their demands during the discussions. Dialogue can still be viable and stays the final solution to resolve disputes, but its standards, guidelines and fundamentals must be followed."

"If they speak to the nation of Iran with the tone of respect and respect, they will get a response in the equivalent tone."

Recovery and Recovery

In what is characterized by Tehran representatives as the battle of restoration and reconstruction, the foreign minister claimed he was assured Iran's defence capabilities "are much stronger than prior to 13 or 14 June of this year. Every aspect of our defense have been restored. We learned numerous insights from this conflict; we have identified our personal limitations and the shortcomings of the opponent."

He stated: "We successfully passed this war. Our nuclear technology, which they intended to eliminate, continues to exist. The sites and equipment, if eliminated, will be rebuilt; what is crucial is the resolve of the Iranian people and then the unity of the country that they sought to undermine, but failed to break. The Iranian people have become more resilient, more united, and more backing of the leadership and the state in the aftermath of this invasion."