Araqchi, who is in Rome for consultations with European officials, said US President Donald Trump is moving in the opposite direction to the international community, and the latter is now confronting it.
Araqchi said: "We have our consultations and close contacts and we will never allow the interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran to be harmed by Trump's move. We are prepared for any scenario".
Araqchi added: "President Hassan Rouhani has issued the necessary instructions to all ministries and relevant organizations dealing with economic, political and nuclear issues to be ready for any circumstances that may arise from Mr. Trump's new decision, and to react to that decision appropriately.
As Iran has already announced, a probable US exist from the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) that may destroy Iran's interests will be met with a firm and appropriate response from the Islamic Republic.
Araqchi added: "They will see how Tehran is able to activate its capacities and upgrade them to a much higher level. European countries are busy consulting with one another and with the US. Other countries are more or less in contact. We are in close contact with both Russia and China."
Iran's deputy foreign minister said under such sensitive conditions it is necessary to constantly consult with various countries, particularly the European states that have a special connection with the JCPOA.
Referring to his meeting in Rome with his Italian counterpart Vincenzo Amendola, Araqchi said he had good discussions with Amendola, and that he was scheduled to travel to Brussels and Oslo in coming days before joining Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, in New York.
