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strikeMay 15, 2026

Iran 'Never Wanted Nuclear Weapon', Says Araghchi; Open To Offer Safe Hormuz Passage

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Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons and continues to believe diplomacy is the only way to resolve regional tensions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday amid the fragile ceasefire situation in West Asia. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Araghchi said Tehran was prepared to ensure safe maritime movement through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. “We are ready to help pass all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz,” he said, underlining Iran's commitment to regional stability and negotiated solutions over military confrontation. Describing the current situation as a “shaky ceasefire”, the Iranian minister asserted that conflicts involving Iran cannot be resolved militarily. “Diplomatic solution can be found. There's never a military solution to any aggression or pressure,” Araghchi said, adding that Iranians “answer only the language of respect”. ALSO READ: UAE Fast-Tracks Fujairah Oil Pipeline To Sidestep Hormuz Chokepoint He also accused the United States of repeatedly undermining trust despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. “We have every reason not to trust Americans,” he said. Referring to the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Araghchi said the agreement had once been celebrated globally before Washington withdrew under US President Donald Trump. “In June 2025, after five rounds of negotiations, they attacked us. This year again we had three rounds of negotiations and significant progress was claimed. Two days later, along with Israelis, they attacked us. So we cannot trust Americans,” he said. Araghchi maintained that negotiations would continue only if the other side showed seriousness. He also thanked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for remaining in touch during the conflict and appreciated India's solidarity with the Iranian people. Highlighting bilateral ties, he said India and Iran shared “ancient relations, old cultural values and great economic cooperation.” ALSO READ: Russia Sees India As Middle East Peace Catalyst: 'Can Make Iran, UAE Talk' Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.

Perspectives

Iranian Official

Iran firmly upholds its sovereignty and right to peaceful nuclear development, rejecting all forms of foreign aggression and military threats against its territory. Despite repeated US betrayals—including the illegal JCPOA withdrawal and strikes following negotiations—Tehran continues to prioritize diplomacy while ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as a gesture of regional stability. The Iranian nation resists pressure and answers only the language of respect, affirming that no aggression can be resolved through force.

Israeli

Iran's foreign minister's claims of pursuing only diplomacy mask Tehran's ongoing nuclear weapons drive and its vast proxy network of terror groups encircling the Jewish state, posing an existential threat that demands robust defensive measures. Tehran's offer to secure the Strait of Hormuz serves as leverage amid a fragile ceasefire, while its accusations against the US underscore a pattern of bad-faith engagement that endangers regional stability. Israel must prioritize its security needs against these multifaceted dangers rather than illusory negotiations.

Neutral

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Thursday that Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons and regards diplomacy as the only means to resolve regional tensions. At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, he said Iran was prepared to ensure safe vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, described the situation as a shaky ceasefire, and asserted that conflicts cannot be resolved militarily. Araghchi also accused the United States of undermining trust and referenced the 2015 JCPOA along with subsequent negotiations and attacks.

Western

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's claims of peaceful intent at the BRICS meeting mask Tehran's strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy transit that demands vigilant NATO monitoring and rapid response options. Despite assertions of non-nuclear ambitions and diplomatic preferences, Iran's record of escalation and JCPOA non-compliance necessitates precision-focused strategies to neutralize proliferation risks and secure maritime routes. Sustained deterrence remains essential to counter any threats to regional stability amid fragile ceasefires.

Pro-Peace

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that military solutions to regional tensions only deepen civilian casualties and humanitarian suffering across West Asia, calling instead for renewed diplomacy to spare lives amid the shaky ceasefire. He reaffirmed Iran's readiness to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and resolve disputes through respect and negotiation, noting that past U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA eroded trust and fueled unnecessary escalation.

Global South

Iran's Foreign Minister asserted Tehran's sovereign right to secure the Strait of Hormuz and pursue diplomacy over coercion, rejecting military solutions amid a shaky ceasefire shaped by external powers. This reflects resistance to neo-colonial US actions, including the JCPOA's betrayal and fresh strikes despite talks, which expose Western institutional failures and double standards. From the BRICS platform, Iran signals preference for multipolar respect over hegemonic pressure.

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  • Altaf HussainBy Altaf Hussain

    Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons and continues to believe diplomacy is the only way to resolve regional tensions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday amid the fragile ceasefire situation in West Asia. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Minis…

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