Iran Requests Compensation and Guarantees from US for Nuclear Talks Resumption

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demands compensation from the US for damages incurred during the 12-Day War and guarantees that the US won't attack Iran again before resuming nuclear talks. Araghchi didn't specify the compensation sought, but mentioned the possibility of releasing frozen Iranian funds. He emphasized the need for a "win-win" deal and "confidence-building" measures from the US. Iran won't agree to a deal without allowing low-level uranium enrichment.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has demanded compensation from the United States for damages incurred during the 12-Day War, threatening to withhold progress on nuclear negotiations until the issue is resolved. Araghchi, in an interview with the Financial Times, stated that the US must explain why it attacked Iran during negotiations and guarantee that such attacks will not recur. He also emphasized the need for financial compensation and "confidence-building" measures from the US [1].

During the conflict, Araghchi held talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The Iranian diplomat stressed the need for a "mutually beneficial solution" that would lead to a resolution of the long-standing impasse over Iran's nuclear program. Araghchi indicated that the resumption of talks must be accompanied by concrete confidence-building measures, including financial compensation and credible assurances that Iran will not be subjected to new attacks during the diplomatic process [1].

Araghchi did not specify the exact nature or amount of the compensation sought but mentioned the possibility of releasing frozen Iranian funds. He also emphasized the need for a "win-win" deal and "confidence-building" measures from the US. Iran has stated that it will not agree to a deal without allowing low-level uranium enrichment [1].

The US launched strikes last month on Iranian nuclear facilities that Washington claims were part of a program geared towards developing nuclear weapons. Tehran maintains that its nuclear program is for purely civilian purposes. The White House and the US State Department have not yet commented on the matter [1].

The demand for compensation comes as Iran adopts a tougher stance and sets new conditions for restarting nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration. The US must agree to these conditions for any progress to be made [2].

References:
[1] https://fakti.bg/en/world/990032-iran-demands-compensation-from-us-for-military-strikes-they-must-explain-why-they-attacked-us
[2] https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/07/31/iran-will-not-agree-to-continue-business-as-usual-in-wake-of-conflict-with-israel-fm