Why it matters:
Iran argues that it has already taken concrete steps toward de-escalation,including: Signing a new cooperation agreement with the IAEA, despite recent sabotage incidents at its nuclear facilities. Presenting a creative, fair, and balanced proposal that addresses mutual concerns and could be implemented swiftly.
What they’re saying:
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it presented a practical and implementable proposal to E3/EU counterparts aimed at defusing tensions, but claims the offer was ignored or sidestepped. One such point, according to Tehran, was the claim that the Foreign Ministry does not speak for the entire Iranian political leadership.
Iran’s top diplomat expressed frustration, stating, “The reality may be that the E3/EU diplomatic apparatus is, in fact, ineffective.” He added that French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the proposal’s merits and emphasized that the plan has full backing from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
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