Iran Condemns Israel-US Strikes as Dangerous Non-Proliferation Breach Amid Sanctions Dispute

Iran has strongly rejected President Donald Trump's 2025 proposal to suspend its nuclear program and restrict its missile range to under 500 kilometers, calling such demands an unacceptable infringement on its sovereignty. Trump had sent a letter shortly after taking office, warning Iran with a two-month deadline for negotiations and emphasizing that all options remained on the table if Iran refused to comply. Iranian officials assert that U.S. sanctions are more severe than international ones, with the United Nations Security Council poised to reinstate sanctions if a new agreement is not reached. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the June 2025 Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities as a "dark and dangerous chapter" in non-proliferation history, highlighting the loss of life and disruption to nuclear inspections. Iran has engaged with European representatives and the IAEA to address concerns about its nuclear program, emphasizing the framework agreement as a goodwill measure despite ongoing tensions. These developments underscore the fragile state of diplomacy and the risk of further conflict affecting regional and global security.