At a time of peak global tension, the Iranian government sent a dual message to the White House: there is a willingness to engage in dialogue, but there will be no surrender under fire.

Between Diplomacy and Missiles

Faced with this scenario, Araghchi insisted that the only viable path is diplomacy. “There is no need for any military buildup, and a military buildup cannot pressure us,” he stated.

The foreign minister, who participated in the negotiation of the 2015 nuclear during the Barack Obama administration, explained that his team is working on a draft that will be presented to the US special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.

Although Republicans in Congress have demanded “zero enrichment” and the total dismantling of the program,Araghchi sectors stated that reaching an agreement “is quite possible” if both sides manage to integrate their concerns into a common text. However, I have issued a clear warning: if the United States decides to attack,Iran will respond. “We have every right to defend ourselves,” he said, noting that any retaliation would be directed against US bases in the region. According to the foreign minister, negotiators from both powers made progress last week in Geneva, and a new round of talks is expected this Thursday in the same Swiss city. The clock is ticking for both nations. While Trump insists he will make a final decision within the next ten days, Iran clings to a “right” it considers non-negotiable, leaving the world wondering whether paper or gunpowder will prevail.