Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Israel is an "expansionist project that requires that neighboring countries be weakened militarily, technologically, economically, and socially." Araghchi said that this means that "the Israeli regime permanently enjoys the upper hand."
"Under this project, Israel is free to expand its military arsenal without limits, including weapons of mass destruction that remain outside any inspection regime. Yet, other countries are demanded to disarm," Araghchi said during a speech at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha. He cited the sanctions and punishments against Iran for its missile and nuclear projects as proof that Israel is being treated differently, saying that these were not policies based on security and non-proliferation, but on the objective of maintaining Israel's military superiority.
"It is the enforcement of permanent inequality. Israel must have military intelligence and a strategic edge. And others must remain vulnerable," he concluded. Araghchi also mentioned negotiations with the United States in Oman, calling them a "good start" and clarifying that they would focus only on the nuclear issue."There is still a long way to go to build trust," he said, and added, "We are ready to reach an agreement on the issue of enrichment, but the level of enrichment depends on our needs, and from our point of view, zero enrichment is not possible." (Ed note: When one defines the term, "Art of Deflection" you will find a big picture of FM Abbas Araghchi. That man is fun to watch, as he is just runnng circles around both 'the Deal Makers' boys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.) (Read More)
