Moscow: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is open to a ‘fair and balanced’ agreement concerning its nuclear program, contingent on the agreement being reached through negotiation rather than imposition.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian foreign minister made these remarks during an exclusive interview with Russia Today’s Worlds Apart program, which was conducted during his recent visit to Moscow. The interview was released on Sunday via the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s Telegram account.

The discussion centered on Iran’s nuclear issue, which remains unresolved in the wake of US-Israeli attacks on Iran in June, including strikes targeting its nuclear facilities. These attacks occurred during a 12-day conflict initiated by Israel on June 13, just three days before the sixth round of talks between Tehran and Washington on the nuclear issue.

Despite the assaults, Iran has expressed its readiness for diplomatic negotiations to resolve the impasse, emphasizing that such talks should be conducted without pressure or threats. Araghchi stated, “It depends if they come to the conclusion that negotiation is different from dictation. We are already ready for a fair and balanced deal, a negotiated deal, but we are not prepared for a diktat.”

The foreign minister further referenced Iran’s past experiences, including events in 2025 when it faced attacks during talks with the United States, and later, when its proposals to counter the snapback mechanism were dismissed by Western nations, including the E3-Britain, France, and Germany-under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Araghchi reiterated Iran’s stance on its right to the peaceful use of nuclear technology, highlighting that despite the June attacks causing serious damage, the country’s nuclear technology remains intact. He emphasized Iran’s commitment to proving the peaceful nature of its nuclear program while asserting its right to uranium enrichment.

Addressing the potential for future conflict, Araghchi noted that while Iran does not seek another war, it remains fully prepared for any possibility, having recovered from past aggressions. He stressed that preparation is key to preventing conflict, cautioning others against repeating past mistakes, as they would not yield different outcomes.