BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. Progress could be
achieved in the indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United
States, which are set to take place on April 26 in Oman, said the
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Trend reports.
In a statement to Iranian media in Beijing, Araghchi emphasized
that, as in the previous two rounds, Iran is committed to
participating seriously in the talks, and if the other side also
engages constructively, there is hope for reaching an
agreement.
Araghchi expressed cautious optimism about the negotiations,
noting that Iran’s approach remains cautious due to contradictory
statements from the US. He acknowledged that numerous
misunderstandings still exist between the two countries.
“We have made better progress on the principles compared to
previous agreements, and this process can continue,” Araghchi
stated.
He further explained that while Iran is open to ensuring that
its nuclear program does not lead to the development of nuclear
weapons, discussions could encounter difficulties if the US
presents unreasonable or additional demands.
The Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that Iran has never walked
away from the negotiation table, and the indirect nature of the
talks so far has not posed any problems. He reiterated that the
discussions, mediated by Oman, are proceeding in a positive
direction.
The second round of negotiations between Iran and the US was
held on April 19 under the chairmanship of Iranian Foreign Minister
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and the US Special Envoy to Middle East
Affairs, Steve Witkoff. The second round of talks between Iran and
the US was conducted indirectly with the mediation of the Foreign
Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. The
third round of these indirect talks is scheduled for April 26.
The first indirect talks between Iran and the United States
regarding Iran’s nuclear program took place on April 12 in Muscat,
the capital of Oman. The discussions were led by Iranian Foreign
Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and US Special Representative for
Middle East Affairs Steve Whitkoff. Sources indicate that the talks
were conducted in a constructive and respectful atmosphere.
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