Iran’s top diplomat strikes a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran’s power comes from saying ‘no’

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By  JON GAMBRELLFebruary 8, 2026 at 01:23 PM
Iran’s top diplomat strikes a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran’s power comes from saying ‘no’
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that Iran's strength lies in resisting pressure from major powers, emphasizing the country's ability to reject demands amid ongoing negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. Araghchi's remarks, delivered at a summit in Tehran, suggest Iran will maintain its stance on uranium enrichment, a key point of contention. His statement comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had characterized recent talks with the US in Oman as positive. The US has deployed military assets to the Middle East to pressure Iran toward an agreement. Araghchi rhetorically described Iran's power as its ability to "say no," even invoking the term "atomic bomb" in that context, despite Iran's official stance against pursuing nuclear weapons.

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The U.S. moved the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, ships and warplanes to the Middle East to pressure Iran into an agreement.

factual — AP100% confidence

President Donald Trump bombed Iranian atomic sites in June during the 12-day Iran-Israel war.

factual — AP100% confidence

Iran would stick to its position that it must be able to enrich uranium.

quote — Abbas Araghchi100% confidence

Iran's strength came from its ability to “say no to the great powers.”

quote — Abbas Araghchi100% confidence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Washington this week, with Iran expected to be the major subject of discussion.

factual — Netanyahu's office90% confidence
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iran 100% us talks 90% nuclear program 80% abbas araghchi 70% atomic bomb 60% enrich uranium 60% great powers 50% middle east 40%

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