We Did Not Enter Negotiations to Waste Time

TEHRAN (Iran News) Addressing threats made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites, as well as warnings from the French Foreign Minister regarding the reinstatement of sanctions if talks fail, Mohajerani said, “As our Foreign Minister and his spokesperson have stated, they must know that any action will receive a firm response from Iran. We are not joking in this regard and will not tolerate such threats.”

She further stressed that while Iran is fully prepared for all scenarios, it remains committed to dialogue. “We are not interested in conflict. We are moving forward with the country’s affairs regardless of the outcome, but naturally, we hope for a successful conclusion to the negotiations.”

On the topic of the recent visit by the Saudi Arabian Defense Minister, Mohajerani highlighted the significance of Iran-Saudi ties. “This visit was more than just a diplomatic trip; it demonstrated the success of Iran’s strategic approach towards Saudi Arabia and signaled Iran’s active role in the region. The meeting with the Supreme Leader further underscored its importance.”

Commenting on market fluctuations coinciding with the diplomatic talks, Mohajerani acknowledged that external factors impact domestic production. She referred to recent statements by the Supreme Leader and President stressing the importance of not tying Iran’s markets to the negotiations.” Fatemeh Mohajerani”

When asked about concerns over alleged mafia influence in the import-export sectors manipulating currency and commodity prices, Mohajerani responded, “There is no doubt that speculative activities affect our economy. These pressures are compounded by psychological factors such as international threats and negotiations, just as they are in other countries.” ” Fatemeh Mohajerani”

She concluded by distinguishing between the existence of economic mafias and actual pricing mechanisms, stating, “These are two separate issues, and both are being closely monitored—particularly by the Central Bank.”