Iran prepares for nuclear talks with Europe in Rome
Iran is beginning negotiations on its nuclear program with the UK, France, and Germany in Rome. These talks aim to soften relations with the West ahead of a crucial meeting with the US this weekend. Europe, meanwhile, plans to reimpose sanctions if no agreement is reached.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that they will participate in nuclear negotiations with the UK, France, and Germany in Rome on Friday. These talks will take place ahead of the fourth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US, which will be held in Italy over the weekend.
In a statement to state media, Araghchi said, "These three European countries have lost their influence in nuclear talks due to the wrong policies they have pursued. However, we are ready to meet with them in Rome."
In 2018, while serving as US president, Donald Trump withdrew his country from the nuclear deal and threatened attacks if Iran did not agree to a new deal. Following this withdrawal, Iran largely exceeded the restrictions on its nuclear program. While European countries are concerned about the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons, Tehran maintains that its program is entirely peaceful and focused on energy production.
IRAN: "DO NOT THREATEN"
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a statement on Tuesday, "If no results are achieved in the negotiations, Paris will not hesitate to reimpose international sanctions." In response to these remarks, Iran's UN representative stated, "If France and its partners truly want a diplomatic solution, they must stop threatening us."