Why it matters:
Iran has always been committed to maintaining peace and security, giving even the hostile states the chance to preserve the peace in the region.
What he's saying:
Majid Takht-Ravanchi: "As long as there is no act of aggression being perpetrated by the United States against us, we will not respond again."
"How can we trust the Americans? … We want them to explain as to why they misled us, why they took such an egregious action against our people."
"Our policy has not changed on enrichment."
" [Under the NPT] Iran has every right to do enrichment within its territory. The only thing that we have to observe is not to go for militarization."
"We are ready to engage with others to talk about the scope, the level, and the capacity of our enrichment program."
The big picture:
On June 13, U.S.-backed Israel carried out a military strike targeting nuclear facilities and several cities in Iran, including Tehran, in violation of international law and Iran’s sovereignty. The attack resulted in the deaths of Iranian scientists, military personnel, and civilians.
Go deeper:
Iran Says U.S. Must Prove Commitment to Diplomacy Before Nuclear Talks Resume
seyed mohammad kazemi
