Iran accused the United States and Israel of “betraying diplomacy" and warned that negotiations on its nuclear programme cannot become a tool for pressure or coercion. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran still believes diplomacy is the “only way out" of the current impasse but not if Washington and Tel Aviv use talks to secure outcomes they failed to achieve through force.

“I think that diplomacy is the only way out. We need diplomacy in place, and diplomacy must be maintained," Khatibzadeh said, adding, “But if the other side is trying to achieve through diplomatic means whatever it couldn’t achieve through a military campaign, then the answer is no."

He said Iran was sending a “clear message" regarding the resumption of nuclea

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