WANA (Jul 22) – A member of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has conveyed that, according to the country’s top diplomat, indirect talks with the  United States could take place before the “snapback” issue is raised, provided that sanctions are lifted and Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology is respected.

 

Speaking after Tuesday’s (July 22) session of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, lawmaker Yaghoub Rezazadeh said that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, were present as guests. The session focused on the ongoing negotiations, the significance of Iran’s missile capabilities as leverage at the negotiating table, and the broader role of national defense strength.

 

Rezazadeh added that the Foreign Minister noted planned talks with Russia on nuclear issues, and announced that Iran will also hold discussions with the European Troika at the deputy foreign minister level this Friday in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of efforts to address the nuclear file.

 

The MP stressed that, according to the Foreign Minister, if sanctions are lifted and Iran’s right to use peaceful nuclear energy is recognized, indirect negotiations with the United States can begin ahead of the scheduled “snapback” discussions in the coming month of Mehr (late September/early October).

 

Rezazadeh concluded that parliament members also emphasized the importance of maintaining the Islamic Republic’s strength and urged the diplomatic team to clearly communicate Iran’s defensive and deterrent capabilities during the negotiations.

Araqchi Outlines Iran’s Terms for U.S. Talks / WANA News Agency

Araqchi Outlines Iran’s Terms for U.S. Talks / WANA News Agency