Iran's foreign ministry emphasized that any discussions regarding its nuclear program between the US and Russia must include its input. This statement follows reports of Iran's increased production of near weapons-grade uranium. Notably, the political climate in Iran is shifting, with the resignation of key officials linked to prior outreach to the West amid intensifying US sanctions. The remarks highlight Tehran's insistence on being a crucial player in negotiations, especially concerning its nuclear ambitions.
"(Iran's nuclear issue) has been discussed (between Russia and the US) as an international issue, but what matters is that whatever is to be done about Iran's nuclear issue will definitely not be done without Iran's opinion," said Baghaei.
"Our Russian friends are fully aware of that," he said at a briefing on Monday.
The resignation of Mohammad Javad Zarif signaled Tehran's rapid retreat from its outreach to the West as US President Donald Trump intensifies sanctions on the country.
While lawmakers focused their criticism of Hemmati over Iran's plummeting currency, his removal underscored the danger faced by Pezeshkian - who won the presidential election last year promising to reach out to the US.
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