Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s accusation that Tehran is creating missiles able to reaching the United States, calling the declare “fake news.”
Trump, addressing Congress on Tuesday evening, stated Iran has “already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they’re working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States.”
In an unique interview with India Today, Araghchi insisted that Iran’s missile program is strictly defensive, with self-imposed limits maintaining the missiles’ ranges under 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles).
Speaking from Tehran right now forward of a new round of talks with the US in Geneva, Araghchi stated Iran is totally ready for each warfare and peace however stays dedicated to diplomacy and a good nuclear settlement.
“Our armed forces are prepared to do their job, and we know how to defend ourselves, and this is what we did last time,” he stated, emphasizing that Iran’s preparedness serves as a deterrent.
Araghchi expressed hope that ongoing negotiations might yield a “fair, balanced and equitable deal,” however he voiced skepticism about Washington’s intentions, citing previous experiences when talks had been adopted by military action. “If there is a real, serious determination on their side, I believe it (agreement) is achievable,” he stated.
On the nuclear problem, Araghchi reiterated Iran’s place: “We have no intention to go for nuclear weapons and no intention to go for long-range missiles.” But he additionally stated that Tehran is not going to quit its proper to peaceable nuclear expertise. He added that Iran is prepared to deal with any issues by way of transparency and worldwide oversight, however expects sanctions reduction in return.