Iran Envoy: Trump's Threats Undermine Geneva Talks, Tehran Open to Dialogue
Quick Look
- Iran's UN envoy Ali Bahraini stated that US President Trump's threats have significantly hindered negotiations at Switzerland's Buergenstock.
- Tehran remains committed to dialogue if Washington shows genuine willingness for a diplomatic solution, emphasizing that military action against Iran is futile.
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Why It Matters
Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, commented on ongoing negotiations at Switzerland's Buergenstock.
GENEVA, June 23. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump's latest threats against Iran have significantly undermined the ongoing negotiations at Switzerland’s Buergenstock. However, Tehran remains committed to dialogue, provided Washington displays genuine willingness to pursue a diplomatic solution, Ali Bahraini, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, has said.
"The statements made by the US president have created substantial obstacles during the Buergenstock discussions and have seriously jeopardized the progress," Bahraini remarked during a briefing in Geneva, reflecting on the state of the talks. He emphasized that "as long as the United States shows a sincere readiness to engage with Iran and address the issues at hand, Iran is prepared to continue negotiations and maintain open channels of dialogue."
Bahraini further underscored a clear stance: "It should now be evident to all parties that military measures against Iran are futile. Such actions must be permanently removed from the list of possible options."
Open Questions
- Will the US change its stance?
- Can dialogue overcome threats?
