Iranian foreign minister says "we have every right to enjoy a peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment"
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Key Points:
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy and enrichment amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and regional military tensions.
- The U.S. and Iran plan to resume talks in Geneva on Thursday, with Araghchi expressing optimism that a diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue is achievable.
- Araghchi dismissed the effectiveness of military buildup, stating that diplomacy is the only viable path and Iran will not relinquish its enrichment program, which it views as a matter of national dignity.
- He warned that if the U.S. attacks Iran, Tehran reserves the right to defend itself, including targeting American bases in the region, though he stressed a preference for peaceful resolution.
- U.S. skepticism remains high
