Iran Stands Firm: No Plans to Relinquish Enrichment Rights, Says Araqchi

Open Negotiations: Fresh Ideas Headed to Capitals for Discussion, Says Araqchi

In a significant development regarding ongoing negotiations, Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqachi has characterized the fifth round of talks between Iran and the U.S. as one of the most professional sessions to date. This round, held in Rome, marks a crucial step in the diplomatic dialogue aimed at addressing key issues.

During a press conference in Rome on Friday, Araqchi stated, “Now a better and clearer understanding of our positions has been established with the American side, and both sides are taking the raised proposals and ideas to their capitals for further review.”

Key highlights from Araqchi’s remarks include:

  • The foreign minister of Oman played a pivotal role in introducing solutions to navigate existing obstacles.
  • Various ideas were discussed, and both sides agreed to take suggestions back to their capitals for further expert analysis.
  • While maintaining the principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran, new proposals have the potential to be effective.

Araqi emphasized that the two sides are expected to present their evaluations of these proposals, paving the way for the next round of negotiations. “In the end, it can be said that the matter of the indirect negotiations remains open, and the talks will continue,” he reiterated.

Upon his arrival in Rome for the fifth round of indirect talks with U.S. President’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, Araqchi remarked on the mediation role played by Oman. So far, he has participated in four negotiating rounds, including three in Muscat and two in Rome, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi.

Joining Araqchi in this delegation are:

  • Baqaei
  • Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi
  • Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi
  • Several other diplomats and experts

Before departing for Rome, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shared an insightful message on his X account, stating, “Figuring out the path to a deal is not rocket science: Zero nuclear weapons = we DO have a deal. Zero enrichment = we do NOT have a deal.”

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