Araghchi: Trump’s Peace Approach Means “Law of the Jungle”

According to Khabaronline, Speaking to reporters on Monday after attending a meeting of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Araghchi said the session focused on current international developments and what Tehran describes as the illegal and unlawful behavior of the United States toward other countries.

“When the U.S. president talks about peace using coercion and pressure, he is effectively sending the message that any actor with greater power is free to do whatever it wants without accountability,” Araghchi said. He stressed that such an approach runs directly counter to decades of global efforts to resolve disputes through diplomacy and dialogue.

According to the Iranian foreign minister, this mindset poses a serious threat to the foundations of the post–World War II international order—an order that has been built over nearly 80 years on the principles of international law, rules-based cooperation, and multilateral institutions rather than brute force.

He added that this shift has raised widespread concerns among many countries and international relations scholars, who increasingly view it as a structural challenge to global stability.

Araghchi also briefed lawmakers on the latest developments in Venezuela, noting that Iran’s embassy in Caracas remains fully operational and that the ambassador and diplomatic staff continue their work as usual.

He said the situation of Iranian nationals in Venezuela is being closely monitored and that no security or welfare concerns have been reported so far. According to him, Iran’s diplomatic apparatus is prepared for any possible scenario.

The foreign minister further pointed to discussions on economic diplomacy, emphasizing how foreign policy can help address Iran’s economic needs. He said lawmakers and officials exchanged views on ways to better utilize the economic potential of neighboring countries.

Sanctions and their current status were another key topic of the meeting, Araghchi said, adding that discussions also covered possible pathways for lifting what Iran describes as unjust and restrictive measures.

He concluded by noting that strengthening institutional cooperation between the Foreign Ministry and the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee—particularly as preparations begin for next year’s national budget—was also on the agenda.