Adnkronos (Adnkronos) – Il Qatar e il Pakistan continuano a mediare nel tentativo di raggiungere un’intesa per la ripresa dei negoziati diretti tra Stati Uniti e Iran ed evitare un’escalation militare dopo le elezioni di midterm americane del 3 novembre. Da giorni si susseguono notizie secondo le quali il presidente americano, Donald Trump, starebbe pianificando di riprendere gli attacchi contro l’Iran dopo le elezioni di metà mandato.
Sul punto è intervenuto il segretario di Stato americano, Marco Rubio, parlando con la stampa in occasione del G20 di Atlanta.
Trump non ha ancora “preso alcuna decisione” in merito a un eventuale nuovo intervento militare in Iran, ha detto Rubio. “Il presidente non ha preso alcuna decisione. Il presidente privilegia un approccio diverso.
Se avesse voluto agire in questo modo”, ossia con la forza, “lo avrebbe fatto già settimane o addirittura mesi fa”, ha sottolineato il segretario di Stato americano. “Il presidente degli Stati Uniti preferisce risolvere la questione in modo pacifico ma se abbiamo bisogno di fare una nuova operazione militare avremmo la capacità di farlo”, ha affermato nel corso del suo intervento ad Atlanta.
“Il regime iraniano sta essenzialmente sostenendo che ‘a meno che non otteniamo ciò che vogliamo, distruggeremo l’infrastruttura energetica dell’intera regione’. Ci pensi un momento. Non è un comportamento normale”, ha detto Rubio. Gli Stati Uniti, ha scandito, “rimangono la potenza militare più altamente capace sulla Terra. Possiamo raggiungere obiettivi militari se lo desideriamo”.
Regarding the letter received from US Vice President JD Vance offering direct dialogue, Mohsen Rezai, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, told the Iranian TV channel IRIB: "The United States has completely changed its tone. Its attitude has changed radically, and this is a good sign that our people have achieved victory." Rezai, who clarified that he has not yet responded to the letter, also addressed the issue of Iran's nuclear program, adding that Tehran has not yet decided whether to make changes to its nuclear doctrine. The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council made it clear that there can be no negotiations on the nuclear program with the United States until Washington accepts Tehran's demands, and until then the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
Tehran "does not currently recognize the need for meetings with US representatives," while viewing Vice President J.D. Vance's letter offering direct dialogue as a "positive step." In an interview with Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also explained that during the talks with mediators, the time needed for the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, should Tehran's proposed plan be implemented, had been reduced from five to two days.
Araghchi also made direct talks with the United States conditional on the White House's acceptance of Tehran's conditions and said he "does not rule out the possibility of an attack. We are prepared for all scenarios. We have improved our weapons and addressed our vulnerabilities, tested new weapons. Our forces are at the highest level of readiness." "Iran will not surrender," he warned. "We will continue to stand firm and resist, and we will overcome this difficult phase with our capabilities."
"Our conditions," he clarified, "include the lifting of sanctions imposed after the Islamabad memorandum and the reduction of US forces in the region, the lifting of oil caveats, and the unfreezing of all our assets, including those in Qatar." Tehran is also demanding recognition of the Strait of Hormuz routes discussed by Iran with Oman. "Reopening the Strait of Hormuz with our conditions paves the way for the resumption of negotiations with Washington on relevant issues," he added, noting that one of his advisors is in Qatar to continue consultations with mediators, which also include the second phase of a peace plan, namely Tehran's nuclear program. The US offer of dialogue is therefore welcomed, "but if Washington's intent is to sow discord, it would be nothing more than yet another mistake on their part," he warned.
Meanwhile, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, according to IRNA and Tasnim news agencies, has issued an order to the leaders of the Islamic Republic's armed forces that "any level and type of threat must be met with an immediate and effective response, without geographical limitations." Khamenei identified "intelligent combat preparation to forcefully confront enemies" as one of the requirements for "maximum deterrence," warning that "should the enemies again launch military or terrorist attacks, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation will determine the time and conditions of their conclusion."
The Supreme Leader also ordered updating the list of military targets so that "every type of material and immaterial resource of the American-Zionist enemy is within the reach of the armed forces," calling for strengthening military intelligence capabilities, developing national defense in terms of "doctrine" and "tactics," and using new technologies to enhance defense and security capabilities.
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