Iran Asserts: Defense Capabilities Non-Negotiable in Talks with U.S., Says Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Iran Asserts: Defense Capabilities Non-Negotiable in Talks with U.S., Says Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

In recent developments regarding Iran’s defense capabilities, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has firmly stated that discussions concerning Iran’s missile power will not be included in negotiations with the United States. This announcement comes as indirect talks between the two nations are underway in Muscat, Oman.

Baqaei addressed the media on Saturday, dismissing reports that implied otherwise. Here are some key details surrounding the ongoing negotiations:

  • Location: Muscat, Oman
  • Participants: Iranian and American technical experts
  • Mediator: Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi
  • Chief Negotiators:
    • Iran: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi
    • U.S.: Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff
  • Delegation Leaders:
    • Iran: Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi (Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs) and Kazem Gharibabadi (Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs)
    • U.S.: Michael Anton (Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department)

The primary focus of these negotiations is to reach an agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the potential removal of sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic. The first round of these crucial talks was held in Muscat on April 12, followed by the second round in Rome, Italy on April 19.

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