Araghchi expressed his sincere hope that the coming year would be one of peace and tranquility, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over conflict. He stated that Iran is inclined towards diplomatic solutions, as long as the contents of the agreement are equitable and consensus can be reached swiftly. However, he firmly reiterated that Iran will not compromise on its sovereignty, regardless of the cost.
Coinciding with the anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution on February 11, millions of Iranians took to the streets to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the revolution. Araghchi noted, “As millions of people have made clear today, our rights and dignity are not for sale.”
In related news, President Trump is reportedly considering deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East in response to the situation with Iran.
On the diplomatic front, the U.S. and Iran engaged in indirect negotiations regarding the nuclear issue last Friday (February 6) in Oman. Although both sides expressed willingness to continue discussions afterward, war alarms have not yet been lifted.
President Trump met privately with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (February 11) at the White House. He later posted on social media that reaching an agreement with Iran is the U.S.’s “preferred option,” but if that is not possible, “we will just have to wait and see.”
