Baku, Azerbaijan, April 21. Iran’s primary
demand remains the lifting of sanctions in the ongoing indirect
nuclear talks with the US, said Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman
Esmail Baghaei, Trend reports.
Speaking today at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei stated
that Iran considers the sanctions imposed on the country to be
unjust and illegal.
“Iran is in favor of the substantial and effective removal of
sanctions, enabling the country to carry out its economic, trade,
and banking activities normally,” he added.
“Furthermore, trust must be established to prevent the
repetition of past negative experiences. This is the essence of
providing guarantees in the negotiations. Iran wants to ensure that
negotiations continue only if we reach a meaningful outcome and
that both parties fulfill their obligations seriously,” Baghaei
stated.
The ministry official also addressed certain media reports about
uranium enrichment during the negotiations, clarifying that such
claims are not accurate. The details of the ongoing talks between
Iran and the US have been kept confidential, with both sides
agreeing not to disclose specifics to the media.
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.
On April 12, the first indirect talks between Iran and the
United States regarding Iran’s nuclear program took place 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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