Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has outlined a proposal for a lasting nuclear agreement, offering strict monitoring and limits on domestic uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.

In an article published in The Guardian, Araghchi urged European nations—Britain, France, and Germany—to reconsider their plan to reinstate UN sanctions by the end of September, warning of potentially severe regional consequences if this opportunity is missed.

Araghchi emphasized Iran’s hope that Europe will delay the “snapback” of sanctions at the UN Security Council, arguing that such a move would diminish Europe’s role, leaving the United States to dominate future negotiations.

He highlighted progress in discussions with UN weapons inspectors regarding their return to Iran’s damaged nuclear sites, a key European precondition for deferring the sanctions.

However, internal divisions surfaced as Iran’s conservative parliament considers legislation that could see the country exit the nuclear non-proliferation treaty if sanctions are restored, potentially ending independent oversight of its nuclear facilities.

In his critique, Araghchi challenged the European trio’s shift from mediators to facilitators of what he termed “America’s excesses,” citing a recent meeting with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Doha.

He suggested that a tough stance on Iran might not elevate Europe’s status with US President Donald Trump, who he claims views the three nations as secondary players, a dynamic evident in their exclusion from issues like the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Araghchi also warned that renewed conflict with Israel, which fought a 12-day war with Iran in June, would likely see Israel rely on US support, underscoring Iran’s military readiness. This ongoing tension, rooted in decades of regional rivalry and recent military engagements, continues to shape diplomatic efforts.