Iran is on high alert. A senior Iranian lawmaker, Fadahussein Maleki, issued a blunt warning this week: war isn’t over; it’s just on pause. According to him, if sanctions are reinstated, Iran will rethink its relationship with Europe. Let’s break it down: the tension is real, and the situation is far from stable.
“War is Just Temporarily Stopped”
Maleki didn’t sugarcoat anything. He stated plainly, “The war isn’t finished; it’s only paused temporarily.” What this really means is that the risks of a new conflict remain high. Iran is watching its next move closely. If the West pushes further with sanctions, they’ll take action.
Nuclear Talks: The Catch
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, gave a similar tone when discussing future nuclear talks. He said that Iran is open to talking with the U.S. again, but with one condition: no more attacks. He made it clear: “We are always ready to negotiate, but we need to be certain that these talks won’t escalate into war again.”
Attacks Have Complicated Talks
Let’s pause here. It’s not just words. Araghchi pointed out the serious damage caused by Israel’s 12-day bombing campaign on Iranian nuclear sites and the U.S. attacks on June 22. These actions have made any future dialogue more difficult. If Iran is to sit at the table again, trust has to be rebuilt first.
A Change in Cooperation with the UN
After these attacks, Iran halted its cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear monitoring agency. That’s no small move. Inspectors were sent packing. So, while Iran has said it will engage with the agency again, it will do so “case by case.” The key here is that Iran wants its security concerns to be taken seriously. If the UN wants to inspect, they’ll have to meet Iran’s terms.
Safety Concerns on the Horizon
Araghchi also raised a point we can’t ignore: the safety of Iran’s nuclear sites. The bombings left dangerous levels of radioactive materials. He warned that the situation is volatile, with risks of further explosions. What does this mean for diplomacy? Any future inspections will need to prioritize both security and safety.
The Bottom Line: A Delicate Standoff
Here’s the thing: Iran is still open to talks. But the trust that was shattered by military actions isn’t easy to rebuild. The risk of war never truly disappeared. For diplomacy to work, all parties will have to tread carefully. If the U.S. and its allies want Iran at the table, they need to show they won’t repeat past mistakes. The clock is ticking, and the room for error is shrinking fast.
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