Iran Open to Rational, Fair Proposal: Larijani

Speaking in a meeting with members of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce in Tehran on Tuesday, Ali Larijani highlighted the constructive role of the private sector in foreign negotiations, noting that some talks could pave the way for resolving other outstanding issues as well.

He explained that Iran has exhausted all possible avenues to resolve the snapback dispute through dialogue, but Western parties have obstructed the process with excessive demands.

Citing one example, Larijani said France conveyed through the IAEA director general that if Iran reached specific arrangements with the agency, Paris would withdraw its snapback demand. “That agreement was signed by our foreign minister in Egypt,” Larijani noted, explaining that the special arrangements were necessary because some nuclear facilities had been bombed and could not be inspected under normal procedures. However, he added, the Western side failed to fulfill its promise.

Pointing to the West’s record of reneging on commitments, Larijani said, “The problem lies in their abuse of contractual texts. Iran has never avoided negotiations to resolve issues; even amid talks, they bombarded us. They chant slogans of negotiation, but in practice pursue other objectives. If a rational and fair proposal is presented that secures Iran’s interests, we will accept it. But we remain committed and uncompromising when it comes to our national interests and security, just as we did regarding our missile capabilities.”

The SNSC secretary stressed that Iran’s chosen path stands in clear opposition to the destabilizing policies of the Zionist regime.

He concluded by underlining that Iran welcomes political, economic, and security cooperation with all regional countries and will continue to pursue that course.