Tehran, Oct 5 (NationPress) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that Europe has significantly diminished its standing in forthcoming discussions regarding Iran's nuclear initiatives. He noted that the three European countries have reduced their influence and will assume a considerably smaller role in any future negotiations, according to local media reports.

While addressing reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with foreign ambassadors in Tehran, Araghchi emphasized that all nations recognize Iran's legitimate position and the manner in which Western powers have contributed to the current situation. He asserted that Iran has persistently sought equitable and balanced solutions and accused Western nations of dismissing these proposals due to their unreasonable demands, as reported by Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

Regarding the recent discussions in New York, Araghchi advocated for diplomacy as the sole viable path forward. He remarked: "For years, they have resorted to threats of military action and employed the snapback mechanism, but just as war was not a resolution, snapback also proved to be ineffective. The three European nations believed they possessed leverage through snapback, yet its implementation yielded no results."

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi further stated: "The three European countries have undoubtedly diminished their role and lost their rationale for negotiations. In any future discussions, their involvement will be significantly lesser." Reaffirming Iran's willingness to find solutions, he highlighted that Iran has demonstrated its intent to secure its rights while remaining open to any negotiated outcome.

Earlier in September, Araghchi referred to the unlawful and detrimental attacks on Iran and the damage inflicted on its nuclear facilities as a dark and dangerous chapter in the history of the non-proliferation regime.

During a joint meeting in New York attended by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, he mentioned that the discussions held over the preceding month aimed at identifying diplomatic solutions to Iran's nuclear dilemma and averting an escalation of tensions, as reported by Tasnim News Agency.

He underscored Iran's principled stance and the tangible measures taken in recent months to eliminate any doubt regarding the country’s nuclear program. He characterized the unlawful and criminal attacks against Iran and the damage sustained by its nuclear installations as a dark and perilous chapter in the history of the non-proliferation regime.