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Iran's Araghchi Ready for Nuclear Talks Based on JCPOA, Plans European Negotiations

Jan 3, 2025, 06:07 PM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed readiness to engage in constructive nuclear negotiations without delay, as stated in interviews with various media outlets including Iran's Tasnim News and China's CCTV. Araghchi emphasized that Iran is prepared to resume talks based on the formula of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which involves confidence-building measures regarding Iran's nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. He highlighted Iran's willingness to negotiate with European countries, with a second round of talks scheduled within the next two weeks. Araghchi also mentioned that Iran's approach to future negotiations would depend on the political will and creativity of the diplomats involved, and stressed that any agreement reached by Hamas and the Palestinians would be supported by Iran.