Iranian Foreign Minister: A "Better Agreement" Than the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal May Be Achieved

According to reports from the Islamic Republic News Agency of Iran on the 22nd, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian stated in an interview with American media that reaching a “better agreement” than the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is possible. He also emphasized Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy use.

Abdollahian made these remarks during an interview with CBS. He indicated that a new round of negotiations on nuclear issues could begin on the 26th in Geneva, Switzerland, when he is likely to meet with U.S. Special Envoy Robert Malley. He said Iran is drafting a proposal to submit to the U.S. side. He believes that Iran and the U.S. could reach an agreement quickly.

When asked about how the potential new agreement differs from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Abdollahian said it is possible to achieve a “better agreement.” Compared to ten years ago, the situation has changed, and some aspects may be much better than the previous deal.

Regarding U.S. pressure demanding Iran cease uranium enrichment activities, Abdollahian responded, “Uranium enrichment is our right.” Iran is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and fully has the right to peaceful nuclear energy use. He stated that uranium enrichment is a “sensitive part” of the Iran-U.S. negotiations, but both sides understand each other’s positions and concerns and can find solutions.

When asked whether the U.S. is using military threats as leverage, Abdollahian declined to comment, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only way to resolve the “nuclear deadlock” between Iran and the U.S.

Abdollahian also said that the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are entirely focused on nuclear issues, “with no other topics.”

Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi confirmed on the 22nd that a new round of talks between the U.S. and Iran will be held on the 26th in Geneva, Switzerland. Previously, the second round of indirect talks took place in Geneva on the 17th. U.S. and Iranian officials both stated after the negotiations that, despite remaining differences, progress had been made compared to the previous round, and both sides agreed to continue discussions. Meanwhile, the U.S. has recently massed troops in the Middle East. President Trump recently acknowledged that he is considering a “limited military strike” against Iran.

In 2015, Iran reached a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear issue with the U.S., UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany. Under the deal, Iran limited its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions by the UN, U.S., and EU. However, in 2018, the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and reinstated and intensified sanctions against Iran.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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