IRAN FM ACCUSES ISRAEL OF “DOCTRINE OF DOMINATION” AMID RENEWED US NUCLEAR TALKS
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Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has criticised what he described as a “doctrine of domination” that allows Israel to expand its military capabilities while pressuring other Middle Eastern countries to weaken their defences.
Araghchi made the remarks on Saturday while speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum conference in Qatar, a day after Iran and the United States resumed indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman.
According to the Iranian diplomat, Israel’s regional strategy is aimed at weakening neighbouring states across multiple fronts.
“Israel’s expansionist project requires that neighbouring countries be weakened — militarily, technologically, economically and socially,” Araghchi said.
He accused Israel of operating under a system that permits it to build up its military arsenal without restraint, while other countries are compelled to disarm or face punishment.
“Under this project Israel is free to expand its military arsenal without limits. Yet other countries are demanded to disarm, others are pressured to reduce defensive capacity, and others are punished for scientific progress,” he said, describing the approach as “a doctrine of domination.”
Araghchi’s comments come against the backdrop of renewed diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington following last year’s escalation into a 12-day war. Previous nuclear talks collapsed in June after Israel launched an extensive bombing campaign against Iran, targeting senior military officials, nuclear scientists, key facilities and residential areas.
During the conflict, the United States carried out strikes on major Iranian nuclear sites, while Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Israel and strikes on the largest US military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar.
On Friday, Araghchi led Iran’s delegation in indirect talks with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in Muscat. Although he did not reference the talks during his speech in Qatar, the foreign minister later described the discussions as having a “very positive” atmosphere.
US President Donald Trump also characterised the talks as “very good,” with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations.
The renewed engagement follows heightened tensions in the region, including threats from Washington and the deployment of a US aircraft carrier group after Iran’s recent deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
The United States has reportedly sought to expand the scope of the talks to include Iran’s ballistic missile programme and its support for armed groups in the region — a position backed by Israel. However, Tehran has consistently rejected broadening negotiations beyond the nuclear issue.
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