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Meeting with a positive outlook

September 9, 2025 - 15:48

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz discussed the quarterly meeting A of the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency that stated on Monday, writing: The meeting of the Board of Governors, which is being this month, is one of the most important events of the year in the area of nuclear diplomacy, because its main focus is to review the Iran nuclear file.

This meeting is of unparalleled importance due to its potential influence on shaping the future of the nuclear negotiations and the possibility of determining the path to resolution or escalation of disputes. While Iran and the Agency had held constructive technical talks in Vienna in the weeks leading up to this meeting, the positive results of these talks have increased hopes for achieving sustainable progress in resolving the differences. The meeting of the Board of Governors is a historic opportunity to get closer to resolving the Iran nuclear file. Positive talks between Iranian and IAEA experts, along with the will to continue technical cooperation, can lead to reducing differences and building trust. If this meeting focuses on supporting diplomacy and dialogue instead of confrontation, it could pave the way for ending one of the world's longest-running nuclear disputes and create a brighter future for Iran's relations with the international community.

Ham Mihan: A journey without achievements!

In a note, Ham Mihan addressed the fruitless presence of the Iranian presidents and their accompanying delegations at the annual UN General Assembly meetings in September. It wrote: In a general view and regardless of the U.S.'s threatening decision, which is nothing more than marginal and ineffective political pressure, the presence of the Iranian presidents and accompanying delegations at the UN General Assembly has not achieved any significant achievements for the country for a long time. If it is based on the reading of a repeated diplomatic statements in the General Assembly, and holding a few ceremonial meetings with officials of other governments, which the current Iranian ambassador in New York is also capable of doing, and the presence of the country's second high-ranking person in this meeting is no different when it comes to benefiting the Iranian people. The simultaneous presence of the highest officials of the world's governments in one building is no small event, and it is considered a unique opportunity to open up and confront international challenges; and wise statesmen make the most of this annual opportunity to realize their national interests. In a situation where there is no clear prospect of change in the country's foreign policy, such trips will not be justified in terms of the cost and time.

Etemad: Hope for negotiations in New York?!

Etemad spoke with Kourosh Ahmadi, a former diplomat, about President Pezeshkian’s trip to New York. He said: Unfortunately, the news we hear about restricting visas for members of the Iranian delegation and restricting their movement in New York indicates that the Trump administration does not intend to show any interest in working with the Iranian delegation. If the situation continues like this, the Iranian delegation’s work may be nothing more than indirect and intermediary contacts with U.S. government officials and think tanks. On the other hand, we know that three European countries have also called for Iran to negotiate with the U.S.; that is, they admit that they themselves are not involved in substantive matters related to Iran’s nuclear program. Of course, Israel will also need U.S. permission to deal with Iran or possibly take aggressive action against Iran. Therefore, we hope that Iran and the U.S. can return to negotiations with an adjustment in their positions, and in this way, a change in the political and socio-economic conditions inside Iran will be possible.

Iran: Pezeshkian’s important participation at the Shanghai summit
 
In an interview with Mohsen Roohi Sefat, the Iran newspaper examined the most important achievements of Pezeshkian’s trip to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in China in which he held talks with some of his counterparts, including President Xi Jinping. He said: Iran’s presence at this summit carried several important messages; first, from the point of view of Iran’s foreign policy, it showed that we are gradually reaching a clearer strategy towards the East. Experience has proven that even if Iran wants to have constructive relations with the West, this will be possible and beneficial when it also establishes serious and balanced relations with the Eastern powers. From a regional point of view, this presence was also important. Iran showed that despite the pressures and negative perceptions after the 12-day war (in June), it is still an active and capable player in the region and . At the same time, this action sent a message to neighboring countries and even the Western world that Iran intends to strengthen its relations in the East. The message of Iran's strong presence in the Shanghai meeting is that the political will has been created, but internal structures must also be aligned with the policy to pave the way for cooperation with China and other Eastern powers.

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