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Speaking at a rally in the western Iranian city of Hamadan marking the 46th anniversary of the victory of Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolution on Monday, Araghchi rejected calls for negotiations from the United States, particularly under the administration of Donald Trump, describing them as deceptive, PressTV reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Islamic Revolution was founded to ensure that no foreign power could dictate terms to the Iranian people and their leaders,\u201d he stated. \u201cThe core principle of our foreign policy is \u2018Neither East, nor West,\u2019 which means independence from all global powers, not disengagement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Araghchi made it clear that the Islamic Republic had no trust in negotiations with the US, given Washington\u2019s history of failing to uphold agreements.<\/p>\n
\u201cIran negotiated in good faith and reached an agreement, but the outcome was nothing but non-compliance and withdrawal by the other party,\u201d he said, referring to Washington\u2019s unilateral and illegal exit from a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.<\/p>\n
The top diplomat emphasized that refusing to negotiate with the United States was, therefore, a calculated and expert-driven decision, not an act of stubbornness or an emotional reaction.<\/p>\n
“Trusting the US again is not a rational choice. The Iranian people demanded independence because our country was once entirely dependent on the West and lacked sovereignty,” he stated, referring to the country\u2019s situation under its former US-backed Pahlavi regime.<\/p>\n
Citing an instance of Iran\u2019s submission to Washington under the monarchical regime, he recalled a historical moment.<\/p>\n
“In an interview, when Shah (the former monarch) was asked why he was leaving Iran [amid the imminent prospect of the Revolution\u2019s victory], he responded that ‘they ordered me to go,’ referring to the Americans. This highlights the extent of foreign influence over our nation before the Revolution.”<\/p>\n
Still referring to standing conflicts with the US, Araghchi asserted, \u201cNo nation negotiates under duress unless it intends to surrender. Why should we negotiate while facing threats and sanctions?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
Araghchi was pointing to Washington\u2019s so-called policy of \u201cmaximum pressure\u201d against Tehran, which the former pursues while simultaneously claiming to be open to talks, an approach that Iran categorically dismisses as insincere, untenable, and unworkable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen they do nothing but impose sanctions and issue threats, what reason do we have to trust them?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
The foreign minister stressed that Iran\u2019s leadership, backed by the will of the people, would never allow external forces to impose their will on the country.<\/p>\n
Citing a case of prudent relevant leadership savvy, Araghchi praised the Leader\u2019s recent remarks on negotiations, calling them \u201centirely intelligent and rooted in logic.\u201d<\/p>\n
He reiterated that accordingly, Iran remained steadfast in resisting coercion and would continue to stand firm against hegemonic pressures.<\/p>\n
Araghchi, meanwhile, said that today marked not only the anniversary of Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolution but also a victory for the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n
“The Palestinian people endured 16 months of relentless Zionist pressure. Their resistance forced the illegitimate Israeli regime to concede and agree to [captive\/]prisoner exchanges. This is the outcome of steadfast resistance,” he asserted.<\/p>\n
The official was referring to Gaza\u2019s steadfast resistance operations during the regime\u2019s ferocious war of genocide on the Palestinian territory that eventually forced Tel Aviv to accept a ceasefire deal with the coastal sliver\u2019s resistance movement Hamas.<\/p>\n
He also condemned Trump\u2019s recent announcement of a so-called plan aimed at turning over Gaza\u2019s \u201cownership\u201d to Washington as a blatant violation of the international law.<\/p>\n
He also revealed details of a recent meeting in Tehran, where a delegation of Hamas leaders reaffirmed their commitment to their homeland.<\/p>\n
“They told us that the people of Gaza are like olive trees, deeply rooted in their land. They will never abandon their homeland,” Araghchi concluded in reference to the resistance officials, who also attended a meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei.<\/p>\n
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