Araghchi: US Dismissed Iran’s Nuclear Plan, Hurting Diplomacy

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the United States for rejecting Tehran’s proposals on nuclear disarmament in West Asia and for economic policies that burden ordinary citizens.

Speaking on X, Araghchi said Iran’s initiative for a nuclear-free West Asia was dismissed not due to substantive disagreements but because of a “lack of grasp of technical intricacies.” He emphasized that Iran relies on evidence-based diplomacy, contrasting it with what he described as Washington’s superficial approach.

Analysts say Tehran’s proposal likely included advanced verification mechanisms and reciprocal commitments aimed at lasting regional peace. Araghchi also argued that U.S. economic measures, including tariffs and rising oil prices, primarily benefit large corporations while harming ordinary households.

Ahead of the latest Geneva nuclear talks, Araghchi stressed that a “fair, balanced, and equitable deal” with the U.S. remains achievable, reiterating that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful. He added that the country is prepared for both “war and peace,” following what he described as an unprovoked U.S.–Israeli attack on February 28 during ongoing negotiations.