Senior Iranian MP: “Europe Has Nothing to Offer in the Nuclear Talks”
Iran MP slams Europe's 'empty hand' in nuclear talks: 'They follow US orders, offer nothing.' Lawmaker Azizi says EU failed commitments, lacks independence as IAEA visit looms amid Tehran's hardened stance.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – A senior Iranian lawmaker on Thursday accused European countries of having “nothing to offer” in the ongoing diplomatic talks with Tehran, asserting that their alignment with U.S. policies has undermined their credibility and influence in negotiations.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told ILNA News Agency on July 31 that although Iran has never feared dialogue, it believes European powers lack any substantial input or leverage in the ongoing talks.
"Europeans are not in a position to impose conditions on Iran," Azizi said. "Their actions in recent years have shown they have merely followed the American line, shaping their positions accordingly."
He further argued that Europe has failed to uphold its commitments, particularly concerning the nuclear agreement. "Despite their promises, the Europeans have taken no meaningful steps over these years. In fact, they have provided no benefit to the Islamic Republic of Iran and played no effective role," Azizi noted.
Europe's Role Criticized as Passive and Aligned with U.S., Israel
Azizi strongly criticized what he called Europe’s “negative” role in Iran-related issues, including negotiations and broader regional diplomacy. "Whether in the context of the talks or in their strategic alignment with the United States and Israel, the Europeans have consistently acted in ways that lack independence or effectiveness," he stated.
"While Iran has never feared negotiations, we are convinced that the Europeans have no tangible proposals or initiatives to bring to the table," Azizi reiterated. "They must first clarify their stance with the United States, and then their own with Iran."
Commenting on the potential visit of the IAEA Deputy Director-General to Tehran, Azizi underscored that the Iranian Foreign Ministry is primarily responsible for the full and accurate implementation of the parliamentary law on strategic cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
“Although our Atomic Energy Organization has an important role, our expectation is that the Foreign Ministry carries out this law seriously and comprehensively,” Azizi said. “Certainly, with the legal framework defined by Parliament, the Ministry can act within its clear responsibilities.”
Azizi’s remarks reflect growing Iranian skepticism toward European engagement, particularly amid stalled nuclear negotiations and the enforcement of domestic laws designed to condition Iran’s cooperation with international bodies on reciprocal commitments.
