Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described the intense pressure and security threats faced by Tehran’s negotiating team during peace talks with the United States, saying they often feared they might not survive the discussions.
In an interview, Araghchi recalled a conversation with Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, in which he highlighted the constant danger faced by Iranian officials.
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“I asked Witkoff, have you ever been in a meeting where at any moment you think the whole meeting might be bombed? Have you ever been on the phone while you’re talking, thinking you might be killed? Have you ever called your family believing it might be the last time?” Araghchi said.
The Iranian foreign minister said the persistent military threats from the United States and Israel created a hostile atmosphere for Tehran’s negotiators but insisted that Iran refused to yield to external pressure.
Araghchi rejected Washington’s demand for zero uranium enrichment, describing it as illegal and unreasonable. He claimed Iran remained firm in its position throughout the negotiations.
“When they realised they could not achieve their objectives through negotiations, they started the war,” Araghchi alleged.
His remarks come amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional security, with diplomatic efforts remaining fragile despite intermittent talks.
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