WANA (Apr 08) – Following the announcement by Iranian and American officials about the start of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. on the upcoming Saturday in Oman, there is a discrepancy in their statements. American officials claim that the negotiations will be direct, while Iranian officials insist they will be indirect.

 

Fatemeh Mohajerani, the Spokesperson for the Iranian government while emphasizing Iran’s belief in negotiations, once again reiterated in today’s press briefing that the talks between the two countries will be indirect and will take place in Oman.

 

Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, also stated in an interview today regarding the negotiations that, as previously announced, the talks will be held on Saturday in Oman and will be indirect, and Iran will not accept any other approach.

 

He also stated that the form of the negotiations (whether direct or indirect) is not important; what matters is whether they are effective or ineffective, and the seriousness or lack thereof of the parties involved — the intention and will to reach a solution is what truly matters.

 

Araghchi emphasized that negotiations in which one side tries to impose its will through pressure and threats are not negotiations but dictation, and Iran does not believe in such an approach.

 

In response to a reporter’s question about the possibility of the negotiations becoming direct after the U.S. proves its goodwill, he said: “We have made no such arrangement.”

 

Regarding the core of the issue, he stated: It is about securing the rights of the Iranian people and lifting the sanctions.

 

Additionally, the people of Iran have expressed various reactions to the prospect of negotiations with the U.S.