WANA (Feb 17) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, commented on the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva, saying that Iran has participated with “open minds and eyes.”

 

Speaking on the sidelines of the talks, Baghaei said, “In the past two days, from yesterday until now, we have had several rounds of talks with both the Foreign Minister of Oman and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Our views, considerations, and concerns have been reflected to the other parties in both the area of lifting sanctions and the nuclear field.”

 

He added that detailed discussions have been ongoing since this morning between the Omani Foreign Minister and the U.S. delegation, as well as between the IAEA Director General and the American side. “Our points of view have been reflected in these talks, and there have been several rounds of exchanges,” Baghaei said.

 

He explained that the indirect negotiations have already touched on technical details in both nuclear and sanctions-related issues, noting the importance of the IAEA’s involvement. “The presence of the Director General of the Agency is significant because the IAEA, as the institution responsible for nuclear issues, plays an important and useful role in this process,” he said.

 

Baghaei indicated that the talks are ongoing and expected to continue for the next one to two hours, depending on how discussions develop.

 

“Time is extremely important and vital for us,” he said, noting that Abbas Araghchi has repeatedly stated that Iran is prepared to stay longer in Geneva to finalize any agreement — whether for several days or even weeks.

 

The diplomat added that Iran hopes to see the same level of seriousness and goodwill from the U.S. delegation.

 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva yesterday to lead the second round of crucial nuclear discussions with the United States, aimed at reducing tensions and preventing a potential military escalation that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned could trigger a regional crisis.

 

Araghchi also met with Rafael Grossi on Monday, noting that his team of nuclear experts expected a “deep technical discussion.”

 

The renewed Iran–U.S. nuclear talks come amid rising military tensions, as Washington has deployed additional warships, including an aircraft carrier, to the region while negotiators work to avert conflict.