In a recent BBC interview, Takht-Ravanchi highlighted that while the Trump administration has expressed an interest in discussing future negotiations, it remains unclear about its stance on military aggression. He stated that Iran's focus on its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes, rejecting claims that it is working towards building nuclear weapons. Following bombings of Iranian nuclear sites by the US and ongoing hostilities with Israel, the relationship between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also strained. The Iranian minister stressed the need for clarity from the US to foster a conducive atmosphere for talks and maintained that Iran is committed to dialogue while being ready to defend itself against perceived aggression.