Iran calls on US to act independently, stresses diplomatic efforts

• Iran urges Washington to act independently and avoid regional pressures.
• Tehran emphasizes commitment to diplomacy while safeguarding national interests.

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday called on Washington to adopt an independent approach in the region, free from pressures that harm both regional stability and American interests.

In a series of statements, the ministry stressed that Iran is working seriously and cautiously to reach an agreement with the United States that ensures the lifting of sanctions.

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One official noted that a major issue for the US in the region is its adherence to the demands of the ‘Israeli’ entity, which complicates diplomatic efforts.

The ministry reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, highlighting that past negative experiences will inform ongoing negotiations to safeguard the interests of the Iranian people.

Key Statements from Iran’s Foreign Ministry

• “Washington must act independently, away from pressures that harm the region and American interests.”
• “We are working seriously and are keen to reach an agreement with the United States that ensures the lifting of sanctions.”
• “One of the United States’ problems in the region is its adherence to the demands of the Israeli entity.”
• “We are committed to diplomacy to secure the interests of our people, taking past negative experiences into account.”