Exclusive Insights: Takht-e-Ravanchi Warns U.S. Zigzag Tactics Are Derailing Key Negotiations
In a recent statement, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi, addressed the contradictory positions of the United States during negotiations with Iran, highlighting how they are creating confusion in the diplomatic atmosphere.
In an exclusive interview with IRNA, Takht-e-Ravanchi discussed several key points regarding the ongoing talks and the role of European countries:
- Ongoing Communication: Takht-e-Ravanchi emphasized that Iran has kept European nations fully informed throughout the negotiation process with the U.S., including consultations at various levels.
- Support for Diplomacy: He stated that Europe should focus on supporting the diplomatic process rather than making unnecessary public statements that could hinder progress. “If this path comes to fruition, everyone will benefit,” he noted.
- Uncertainty in Negotiations: Regarding potential changes in the fifth round of negotiations, he remarked on the impact of U.S. officials’ statements, saying, “The zigzag, contradictory, and conflicting positions of the Americans are confusing the atmosphere.”
- Practical Actions: Takht-e-Ravanchi insisted that Iran is cautious about negotiating outside of formal discussions. “We have to see what they will do in practice,” he stated.
- NPT Rights: He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to its rights under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), emphasizing clarity regarding enrichment and other rights both publicly and in negotiations.
In conclusion, Takht-e-Ravanchi reiterated the importance of practical actions by the U.S. and the necessity for Iran to make informed decisions based on those actions. “What is very certain is that our position on the realization of rights under the NPT has been very clear,” he concluded.
