TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a joint telephone conversation on Wednesday with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, focusing on the Iranian nuclear program and the lifting of unjust international sanctions.

During the call, Araghchi underscored Iran’s principled commitment to diplomacy and dialogue as essential tools to prevent regional and international escalation. He criticized the efforts by the three European nations to reactivate previously lifted UN Security Council sanctions, describing them as legally and logically unfounded.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has engaged constructively with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), developing a clear framework to implement its safeguards obligations under the current circumstances,” Araghchi said. “The significance and value of these measures must be fully recognized by all parties. It is now incumbent upon the European partners to seize this opportunity to sustain the diplomatic path, avoid an unnecessary crisis, and demonstrate seriousness and commitment to dialogue.”

The Iranian foreign minister stressed that Tehran is prepared to pursue a fair and balanced solution that safeguards the mutual interests of all parties involved. He emphasized that achieving such an outcome requires a responsible and independent approach by the European countries, free from the influence of external actors who disregard diplomacy, international law, and established norms.

During the discussions, both sides exchanged views and proposals aimed at continuing constructive diplomatic engagement, with a shared acknowledgment of the need for sustained dialogue to address ongoing tensions related to Iran’s nuclear activities and international sanctions.

This round of talks comes amid ongoing European scrutiny of Iran’s nuclear program and heightened tensions over international sanctions, highlighting Tehran’s insistence on engagement through dialogue while rejecting unilateral punitive measures.