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Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who was then serving as Iran’s UN ambassador, addressed the media outside the Security Council chambers at the UN headquarters in New York on June 24, 2019. — Reuters
– Iran’s deputy FM states they are prepared to reach an agreement as quickly as possible.
– Takht-Ravanchi emphasizes that Iran will do whatever is necessary to make it happen.
– Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva.
Iran has signaled its willingness to take any necessary measures to formalize an agreement with the United States as the two nations gear up for a new round of negotiations. The talks are set for Thursday in Geneva, according to a senior U.S. official, with U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expected to meet with an Iranian delegation.
These discussions follow a resumption earlier this month amid increased U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Iran has warned that it would target U.S. bases in the region if attacked.
Takht-Ravanchi stated, “We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible. We will do whatever it takes to ensure this happens. When we go to Geneva, we will do so with honesty and good faith,” as reported by state media.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that President Donald Trump’s initial preference has always been diplomacy, but he remains prepared to use deadly force if necessary.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday that Tehran would seriously contemplate options such as sending half of its highly enriched uranium abroad, diluting the remaining stockpiles, and establishing a regional enrichment consortium—ideas that have been periodically discussed during Iran-related diplomatic efforts. Iran would consider these moves in exchange for U.S. recognition of Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear enrichment and the lifting of economic sanctions.
Takht-Ravanchi warned, “If there is an attack or aggression against Iran, we will respond according to our defense plans… A U.S. attack on Iran is a real gamble,” reflecting Iran’s readiness to defend itself.
Previous indirect negotiations last year did not lead to an agreement, mainly over U.S. demands that Iran cease uranium enrichment on its soil—a point Washington sees as a pathway to developing nuclear weapons, which Iran continuously denies seeking.
In June, the U.S. and Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, severely limiting Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities. President Trump claimed key nuclear sites were “obliterated,” yet Iran is believed to retain stockpiles from prior enrichment activities, which Washington continues to seek relinquishment of.
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