Iran Open to Continued Nuclear Talks With U.S, Rejects Pressure and Threats.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said Tehran is prepared to continue nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided the talks are conducted without pressure or threats.

He made the remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera, a day after Iran and the U.S. agreed to proceed with further discussions following what both sides described as a constructive first round of talks held in Oman.

Araqchi did not specify a date for the second round of negotiations. However, U.S. President Donald Trump said the next meeting is expected to take place early next week.

President Trump has recently renewed warnings of possible military action against Iran, as the United States increased its naval presence in the Middle East.

Washington has called on Tehran to halt its uranium enrichment program, arguing that it could pave the way for the development of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles. Iran has repeatedly denied these claims, insisting its nuclear activities are strictly for peaceful purposes.

The Iranian foreign minister said Tehran would engage in discussions solely on the nuclear issue and would not expand negotiations to include other matters.

He emphasized that Iran welcomes diplomacy based on mutual respect, but rejects any dialogue conducted under coercion or intimidation.

In June last year, the United States carried out an attack on a site it said was involved in Iran’s uranium enrichment activities. Tehran later responded by striking a U.S. military base in Qatar.

Araqchi warned that Iran would respond in a similar manner if it were attacked again.

He added that while Iran has no intention of launching a direct attack on the United States, it would target U.S. military bases in the Middle East in the event of aggression.

He stressed that Iran does not intend to attack neighboring countries, but would focus solely on U.S. military installations in the region.