WANA (Mar 17) – The German Foreign Ministry stated that “Europeans will continue engaging with Iran to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program.”

 

Following the recent meeting between representatives of the European Troika and Iran in Geneva, the German Foreign Ministry, in response to questions about these talks, reaffirmed: “Europeans will continue their engagement. Our goal remains to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program.”

 

The UK, France, and Germany have recently held closed-door negotiations with Iranian representatives, seeking a resolution regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

 

At the same time, they have threatened to trigger certain provisions of the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the “snapback mechanism,” which would reimpose a broad range of international sanctions. This clause, along with the UN resolution endorsing the agreement, included restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missile program and is set to expire along with the remaining parts of the deal in October.

 

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, previously emphasized that “there is no justification for activating the snapback mechanism” and announced the possibility of a new round of Iran-Europe talks in late March.

 

He further stated: “Over the past few months, we have held discussions with European countries that are part of the JCPOA. We remain engaged in consultations with our European counterparts as well as China and Russia, given that they are also parties to the agreement. A technical meeting with them is likely in the near future.”

 

According to The Washington Post, Brian Hughes, spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council, reiterated claims regarding the nature of Iran’s nuclear program, stating that “Iran must demonstrate that it has dismantled its enrichment and nuclear weapons program.”

 

Referring to a letter from former U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Hughes said: “Trump made it clear in his letter that he has two ways to deal with Iran: militarily or through an agreement. We hope Iran prioritizes its people and its best interests over terrorism.”

 

Regarding the content of the U.S. President’s letter, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated: “We currently have no plans to release Trump’s letter to the media. What has been reported in the press about this letter is mostly speculation and lacks a precise basis.”

 

He added: “The letter’s content does not significantly differ from Trump’s public speeches and has been formulated accordingly. Our response will be given through the appropriate channels once our review is complete.”