The Iranian foreign minister said Tehran was ready to "consider diplomatic" options
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tehran's readiness to resume diplomatic discussions on the condition that Israeli aggression ceases and the aggressor is held accountable. This statement came after his talks in Geneva with European foreign ministers, where the possibility of a new nuclear deal was discussed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated that Iran is ready to "consider diplomatic issues" provided that "Israeli aggression is stopped." This was reported by The Guardian, writes UNN.
Iran is ready to reconsider diplomatic issues, and as soon as the aggression is stopped, and the aggressor is brought to justice for the crimes committed
He also added that Iran supports continued discussion with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the European Union and expresses readiness to meet again in the near future.
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European and Iranian foreign ministers met to assess Tehran's readiness for negotiations on a new, strengthened nuclear deal. This occurred amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the US expressing readiness for direct contact with Iran.
The conflict escalated after Israel's attack on Iran, which was in response to Tehran's previous attacks. Iran responded with a missile strike.