Iraqi: Diplomacy is the Only Way and an Agreement with Washington is Within Reach

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said today, Sunday, in an interview with CBS that diplomacy represents the only path if the United States wants to address its concerns about the peacefulness of the Iranian nuclear program.

Araghchi emphasized that there is no need for American military buildup, considering that it “will not scare us,” pointing out that Tehran is still working on the proposal and its draft, while preparing for a possible meeting with the American side next Thursday in Geneva.

He added that reaching an agreement with Washington is “within reach,” noting that some aspects may be better than the 2015 agreement, clarifying that current discussions are exclusively focused on the nuclear file. He stressed that his country has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, and that there are mutual proposals with the American side to find a solution regarding enrichment.

He explained that Iran has developed enrichment technology on its own, describing it as a source of national pride that cannot be relinquished.

Regarding the military aspect, Araghchi stated that his country's missiles were capable of hitting targets in Israel, considering that Tehran is in a strong position for self-defense as it did in the previous war, affirming that it has the right to respond if subjected to an American attack, adding that Iranian missiles do not target American territory but may target bases in the event of a confrontation.