Reuters. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told International Atomic Energy Agency Chief Rafael Grossi that Iran will never negotiate ‘under pressure and intimidation’ during a meeting in Tehran on Thursday (November 14).

 

In a post on his X account, Araqchi said that Iran will continue their full cooperation with the IAEA.

 

“Iran has never left the negotiation table on its peaceful nuclear program. The ball is in the EU/E3 court. Willing to negotiate based on our national interest and our inalienable rights, but NOT ready to negotiate under pressure and intimidation,” Araqchi added.

 

Grossi has for months sought progress with Iran on issues including a push for more monitoring cooperation at nuclear sites and an explanation of uranium traces found at undeclared sites.

 

But little has come from Grossi’s efforts and with the return of President-elect Donald Trump, who is widely expected to restore a maximum-pressure policy on Iran, Grossi’s trip should provide indications of how Iran wants to proceed in the coming months.