Baku, Azerbaijan, May 3. Iran’s primary
objective in indirect nuclear negotiations with the US is to
safeguard its national interests, said Ali Larijani, Senior Advisor
to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Trend reports.
Speaking at a recent event in Tehran, Larijani asserted that
discussions would only continue if they aligned with Iran’s
strategic goals. He stated that if the country’s interests are not
secured, there is no point in continuing them.
Larijani also reiterated Iran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear
energy and adherence to agreed frameworks. However, he cautioned
that the US should not expect Iran to compromise on its rights or
be pressured into unfavorable terms.
Commenting on the sanctions imposed by the US and Western
countries, Larijani noted that the pressure on Iran extends beyond
the nuclear issue and encompasses a range of political and economic
dimensions.
Three rounds of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US
regarding Iran’s nuclear program were held on April 12, 19, and 26.
These discussions, conducted indirectly with the mediation of the
Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi,
involved Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi leading the
Iranian delegation, while the US delegation was led by the US
Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff. The first and
3rd rounds took place in Muscat, Oman, while the 2nd round was held
in Rome, Italy.
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