Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday, October 25, that the real “nuclear bomb” of the country lies in its resilience and in its refusal to submit to the world powers.
“The problem with the United States is its authoritarian nature, and there is no basis for trust in Washington,” Araghchi said, emphasizing that Iran has the ability to manage its own affairs independently and will not abandon the rights of its people, while remaining open to any fair and reasonable solution.
His statements came a few days after the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, responded to the remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump about the “destruction of Iran’s nuclear industry,” describing them as pure delusions.
Addressing Trump, Khamenei said: “Go ahead and live with that illusion,” adding that “the United States represents the very embodiment of terrorism.”
Iran maintains its nuclear rights
The Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed on Monday, October 20, 2025, that U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231 has “formally expired as of October 18,” according to its explicit text.
He clarified that although the time restrictions of the resolution have expired, “some of the rights it granted to Iran, including the recognition of its enrichment program and related activities, remain intact,” reminding that Iran’s peaceful nuclear achievements retain their international legitimacy.
Baghaei reiterated that the 2015 agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was a “temporary understanding” under which the Western partners committed to lifting “illegal sanctions” targeting Iran’s civilian nuclear program, while Tehran voluntarily implemented transparency and confidence-building measures.
He noted that Iran upheld its commitments long after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the agreement in 2018, with fifteen IAEA reports up to 2019 confirming Tehran’s full compliance.
Tehran strengthens its alliances
As Western capitals increase the pressure, Tehran is reinforcing its partnerships with Russia, China, and the members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to counter what it considers unlawful coercion.
Araghchi said that the three countries are coordinating “to neutralize the unilateral actions of the European Union” and to preserve genuine multilateralism.
The communiqué of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala reflects this stance, confirming that Resolution 2231 remains valid in principle and that the October 18 deadline for lifting all nuclear restrictions must be respected.
On the domestic front, Deputy Foreign Minister Hamid Ghanbari announced that Iran has adopted an “active economic response” to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions, noting that “if the domestic economy is strong, Iran will have the upper hand at the negotiating table.”
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