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Regardless, the talks must continue—whether with the Americans or the E3—to avoid handing the United States and Israel any pretext for renewed provocations against Iran. Thus, while diplomacy is indeed useful, military readiness must not be compromised, especially to deter a fresh Israeli adventurism.
The US and the EU are playing their usual “good cop, bad cop” routine. When negotiations between Tehran and Washington collapse, the Europeans step in, seemingly to buy time, all the while allowing the US and Israel space to prepare for potential military action. The EU’s current posture may have been designed to keep Iran busy with talks, while paving the way for more pressure from Tel Aviv and Washington.
However, Iran will not, under any circumstances, back down from its key stances in these negotiations—namely, continuing uranium enrichment and maintaining the integrity of its nuclear fuel cycle. These remain non-negotiable.
Adjustments to Iran’s foreign policy approach vis-à-vis the European parties—and potentially the US—must be placed on the Foreign Ministry’s agenda. Talks should proceed, but on Iran’s terms. As the nation that emerged victorious from the 12-day aggression, Iran should enter these negotiations with its status recognized accordingly. The E3 and the US must factor this reality into their approach.
Meanwhile, Iran must also launch a new round of diplomatic outreach, aiming to foster common ground with Islamic and Arab nations. The Foreign Ministry must elevate the global discourse on the aggressive policies of the Israeli regime in Syria, Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and particularly against Iran. These concerns must be forcefully brought to the world stage.