Iran demands unfreezing of all its assets Tehran also insists on lifting restrictions on oil exports, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said. In an interview with Al Jazeera, he described this position as a condition for opening negotiations. According to the diplomat, Iranian officials now see no need for meetings with the Americans; Consultations are held at the level of the mediators. In addition, Arkchi said that Tehran and the UAE are very far from returning cooperation at the previous level.