Araqchi said in statements to the Financial Times that “U.S. compensation must be provided before entering nuclear negotiations,” noting “the exchange of messages with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff during and after the war.” He added that “Tehran will not agree to return to the usual situation as before after the 12-day fight with Israel,” continuing, “They must explain why they attacked us in the middle of negotiations and ensure it does not happen again in future negotiations.” The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that “Tehran still has the capability,” asserting that “an agreement cannot be reached as long as (U.S. President) Donald Trump demands our consent to stop enrichment.” On the night of June 13, Israel launched an operation against Iran, accusing it of “conducting a secret military nuclear program,” targeting nuclear facilities, prominent generals, nuclear physicists, and air bases. In response, Iran rejected these accusations and retaliated with specific attacks. The parties, along with the United States, exchanged attacks, with the U.S. launching a one-time attack on Iranian nuclear facilities on the night of June 22. Subsequently, Tehran launched missile strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on the evening of the 23rd of the same month, confirming that the Iranian side does not intend to escalate further. Trump then expressed hope that the bombing of the U.S. military base in Qatar had “vented Iran’s anger” and that “the path of peace and harmony in the Middle East is now possible.” He also mentioned that within 24 hours, the 12-day war could officially end.
