Iran has ruled out a quick return to nuclear talks with the United States, demanding guarantees against future military attacks after U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear sites last month.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a CBS interview that Tehran was not ready to reengage in negotiations as President Donald Trump had suggested. “We still need more time,” Araghchi stated, adding, “the doors of diplomacy will never slam shut,” but Iran first needs assurances that the U.S. will not “revert back to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations.”

Fallout of June 21 Strikes

The delay follows the joint Israeli-American bombing of Iran’s key nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—on June 21. While Trump claimed the attacks “obliterated” Iran’s capabilities, Araghchi responded that “one cannot obliterate the technology and science for enrichment through bombings,” asserting that Iran could rapidly repair the damage.

Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful, but has enriched uranium up to 60%—well above the 3.67% limit in the 2015 JCPOA, yet still below weapons-grade levels.

Tensions With IAEA and Halted Cooperation

Iran has suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since the strikes, accusing the agency’s leadership of “destructive” behavior. Inspectors will not be allowed to return until the damaged sites are secured, Tehran said.

President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Ministry officials emphasized that the attacks undermine trust and complicate diplomacy. The rift with the IAEA adds another layer of uncertainty to the stalled nuclear framework.

G7 Urges Talks, Cautions Against Escalation

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven welcomed the Israel-Iran ceasefire and encouraged renewed diplomatic efforts. Their joint statement urged all parties to resume talks leading to “a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement” and to “avoid actions that could further destabilise the region.”

Washington has signaled openness to talks, but Iran’s demands for non-aggression commitments remain unmet.