Araghchi says Iran needs ‘credible guarantees’ before resuming U.S. talks, citing past attacks and deep mistrust of renewed negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not resume talks with the United States without credible guarantees against new attacks, while remaining open to dialogue based on mutual respect. Speaking at the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, he told state news agency IRNA that Iran rejects coercion, threats and intimidation and will not give up its sovereign rights under pressure.

Araghchi said Iran had negotiated in good faith over the past two years, but previous diplomatic efforts were repeatedly followed by military attacks. He said that history had created deep mistrust about restarting negotiations without guarantees that such attacks would not recur.

He also referred to a seven-day proposal previously conveyed through Qatar, under which the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and normal maritime traffic restored if necessary conditions were met. Araghchi cited a June 17 understanding between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, reached through Pakistan’s mediation with Qatar’s support. Maritime traffic recovered to about 60% of its pre-war level within two weeks, he said, before implementation stalled.

On Yemen, Araghchi said the conflict has no military solution and should be resolved through an inclusive political process. He added that Iran is ready to help facilitate dialogue. He also reiterated Tehran’s position on Palestine and called for coordinated action by OIC members to support Palestinian rights.

The two-day OIC foreign ministers’ meeting opened in Baghdad on Saturday. Iraq assumed the organization’s rotating presidency from Türkiye.