Synopsis
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has received a letter from US President Donald Trump regarding nuclear negotiations. This correspondence, delivered by UAE's envoy, emphasizes the need for discussions on Tehran's nuclear program, with Iran expressing readiness for talks under equitable conditions.Key Takeaways
- Iran's FM received Trump's letter on nuclear talks.
- Letter delivered by UAE's diplomatic advisor.
- Iran open to negotiations on equal terms.
- Discussions on the 2015 nuclear deal are ongoing.
- Iran's nuclear program adheres to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Tehran, March 13 (NationPress) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has received a letter from US President Donald Trump concerning nuclear negotiations, as reported by Iran's semi-official Fars news agency.
The communication, which is said to advocate for discussions regarding Tehran's nuclear program, was delivered to Araghchi by Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the presence of other Iranian officials, as per Xinhua news agency's citation of Fars.
Earlier on Wednesday, Araghchi mentioned in a report from the semi-official Tasnim news agency that Iran has consistently been prepared to engage in talks about its nuclear situation on equal terms.
Iran had previously participated in negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement and continues to engage in discussions related to this matter, with Araghchi emphasizing that it was the US that exited the deal.
Additionally, Iran is in discussions with France, Britain, and Germany on various matters, including the nuclear issue, with a new round of talks expected to commence shortly. He also noted that the country is simultaneously negotiating with other global stakeholders.
According to Araghchi, Iran's nuclear initiative functions under the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and is entirely dynamic and progressive.
In a recent interview with Fox Business Network, Trump expressed his desire to negotiate with Iran concerning the nuclear issue and confirmed that he had sent a letter to the nation's leadership.
In July 2015, Iran entered into a nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with six major nations—Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the US—accepting limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions.
However, during Trump's first term, the US withdrew from the agreement in May 2018 and reinstated sanctions, leading Iran to reduce some of its nuclear obligations.
Attempts to restore the nuclear deal have not yielded significant progress, with Iranian officials repeatedly asserting that the country would not engage in negotiations with the US while under pressure and sanctions.
