In a firm rejection of Western demands, senior Iranian officials have declared the nation’s true strength lies not in weapons, but in its unwavering resilience. The statements reinforce Tehran’s position that it will not capitulate to external pressure regarding its nuclear program.
“Resilience is Our Power”
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, set the tone over the weekend, stating that the country’s ultimate “nuclear bomb” is its refusal to yield to global powers. He directly criticized the United States, saying, “The problem with the United States is its authoritarian nature, and there is no basis for trust in Washington.” Araghchi emphasized that Iran is capable of managing its own affairs and will never surrender the rights of its people.
This sentiment was echoed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution,Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, who earlier dismissed threats from US President Donald Trump to destroy Iran’s nuclear industry as “pure illusions.” In a direct retort, Sayyed SayyedKhamenei said, “Go ahead and live with this illusion,” and labeled the United States “the very embodiment of terrorism.”
Nuclear Rights “Intact” as Deadline Passes
Adding a legal dimension to the political rhetoric, the Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that the time-bound restrictions of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 have formally expired. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that while these restrictions are now lifted, “some of the rights it granted to Iran, including recognition of its enrichment program and related activities, remain intact.”
Baghaei framed the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, as a “temporary understanding” that the West failed to uphold. He noted that Iran continued to fulfill its commitments long after the US unilaterally abandoned the agreement in 2018, a fact confirmed by numerous reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Facing escalating pressure from Western capitals, Tehran is actively strengthening partnerships with Russia, China, and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to counter what it calls “illegal coercion.” Araghchi revealed that the three countries are coordinating to “neutralize the European Union’s unilateral actions.”
Domestically, Iran is focusing on an “active economic response” to blunt the impact of sanctions. Deputy Foreign Minister Hamid Ghanbari stated that a strong domestic economy would give Iran the “upper hand at the negotiating table,” signaling a long-term strategy of withstanding pressure through internal fortitude and strategic international alliances.
Source: Iranian media (edited by Al-Manar English Website)
