Iran's Foreign Minister Reiterates Commitment to Non-Proliferation Treaty, Warns of Security Risks

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized on Saturday that Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue, albeit in a new form focused on ensuring the security of its nuclear facilities. Araghchi highlighted the "serious risks" related to Iran's nuclear facilities, including the danger of radioactive leaks and the threat posed by unexploded munitions left behind by US aggression. He reiterated Iran's commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), stating that the country's nuclear program has always been peaceful and will remain so. Araghchi also expressed a willingness to resume negotiations with the United States, provided that the interests and benefits of the Iranian people are secured.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue, but in a new form focused on ensuring the security of its nuclear facilities.
  • Araghchi warned about the "serious risks" related to Iran's nuclear facilities, including the danger of radioactive leaks and the threat posed by unexploded munitions left behind by US aggression.
  • Iran's commitments to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will be upheld, with Araghchi reiterating that the country's nuclear program has always been peaceful and will remain so.
  • Araghchi expressed a willingness to resume negotiations with the United States, provided that the interests and benefits of the Iranian people are secured.
  • Iran's foreign minister emphasized the importance of reviewing IAEA requests for cooperation on a case-by-case basis through the Supreme National Security Council.
  • Araghchi noted that the non-proliferation system's violation has caused damage to Iran, the international community, and international law.

Statistics:

  • At least 605 people were killed and 5,332 injured as a result of 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that erupted on June 13 (Source: Iran's Health Ministry).
  • Tehran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least 29 people and wounding over 3,400 (Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem).
  • The conflict came to a halt under a US-sponsored ceasefire that took effect on June 24.

Sources:

  • Tasnim News Agency
  • Iran's Health Ministry
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Iran's Foreign Ministry