Iran and the United States have made progress in the second round of its nuclear discussions in Rome. The talks must continue next week.
Good progress and mutual understanding
The talks were under the supervision of two negotiators, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arashichi and American specialist Steve Whitchov, after four hours. The meeting was held on the neutral terrain at the Omani embassy in Rome.
Araghatschi then stated: “This time we were able to achieve a better understanding of a number of principles and goals.” He told government news agency Tasnim that the nuclear program was the only topic. “We have made good progress in our direct and indirect discussions,” she said from the US government departments.
A spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the delegations were in two different rooms at the headquarters of the Amman ambassador. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gulf State, Badr Al -Busidi, sent the messages. Tehran and Washington no longer maintained diplomatic relations in Iran shortly after the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
The third meeting was already agreed
According to an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, indirect discussions on the “technical level” will continue in the next few days. Next Saturday, they will continue at the level of high -level negotiations. Therefore, the third round of conversations must take place in Amman. Another US government agent confirmed next week, but he did not call a specific date or a place.
The first round of the talks took place a week ago in the capital of Amman Maskat. After that, both sides talked about “constructive” talks.
Restricting the nuclear program to reduce sanctions
After the second round, the mediator Oman said that the United States and Iran were aiming at an agreement that ensures that there are no nuclear weapons. Both sides had agreed to “enter the next stage of their talks”, which aims to end “a fair, permanent and binding agreement,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oman explained. This must ensure that Iran is free of nuclear weapons and sanctions. In addition, it should ensure Iran’s ability to develop civilian nuclear energy.
Western countries accuse Iran for years to build on nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies. In 2015, Iran signed an international agreement stipulating the relaxation of sanctions in exchange for restricting the Iranian nuclear program.
During the first period of US President Donald Trump, the United States was unilaterally withdrawn from the agreement and imposed new sanctions against Iran. Tehran then gradually withdrew from his obligations held in the agreement and enriched uranium.
Since his return to the White House, Trump has been pushing for a new agreement. It also threatens Iran in the event of the failure of talks with a military approach.
PGR/STI (AFP, DPA)
