In a message published on his X account on Friday ahead of nuclear negotiations with the US, Araqchi emphasized that Tehran’s approach to diplomacy is shaped by both openness and caution.
“Iran enters diplomacy with open eyes and a steady memory of the past year. We engage in good faith and stand firm on our rights,” Araqchi stated.
“Commitments need to be honored. Equal standing, mutual respect and mutual interest are not rhetoric—they are a must and the pillars of a durable agreement,” the Iranian foreign minister underlined.
Based on initial planning, the negotiations are scheduled to begin at 10:00 am local time in Muscat, corresponding to 9:30 am in Tehran.
The Iranian delegation includes Majid Takht Ravanchi, the deputy foreign minister for political affairs; Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs; Qanbari, the deputy for economic diplomacy; and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
According to one member of the Iranian negotiating team, the focus of the talks will be exclusively on nuclear issues, and none of the media speculation regarding the inclusion of other potential topics could be confirmed.