Iran ready for ‘all scenarios’ as it holds talks with US: Deputy FM
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared for all scenarios in its ongoing negotiations with the United States.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad on Saturday, Gharibabadi said the current discussions differ significantly from previous rounds, particularly due to Iran's enhanced strategic positioning and the lessons learned from past negotiations.
Gharibabadi, a member of the Iranian delegation, attributed the shift in the dynamics of the talks to Iran's historical experiences with the US, marked by a pattern of deceit and broken promises.
“Given the experience of previous talks, this round of talks is fundamentally different from previous ones; especially considering the history of dishonesty, deceit, and breach of promise by the Americans in previous talks,” he said.
The senior Iranian diplomat further emphasized that this round is not merely a reiteration of past frameworks but represents a more assertive and "demand-oriented" approach.
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Gharibabadi pointed out that the presence of high-ranking military representatives at the negotiations is a strong indicator of Iran's seriousness and determination to achieve set objectives.
He expressed optimism that the experience and resolve exhibited by the Iranian delegation could lead to a breakthrough in the talks.
Gharibabadi further highlighted that Iran's recent military successes against the Israeli- US aggression have bolstered its position at the negotiation table.
He went on to say that these victories, coupled with a newfound national unity, have empowered Iran to approach the discussions with the upper hand.
Gharibabadi further stated that Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz and its sovereign presence in this region has played a pivotal role in compelling the US to engage meaningfully in talks.
The deputy foreign minister further stated that the prevailing conditions could facilitate favorable outcomes for the Islamic Republic, suggesting a preparedness for both cooperative and adversarial scenarios.
Iran and the United States have begun a first round of negotiations in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad aimed at permanently ending a US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
The talks come several days after Iran said it had agreed to a Pakistani-mediated ceasefire that could pave the way for a permanent end to war that began in late February.
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