Second Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Begin

The second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran kicked off in Italy on Saturday as both sides discuss Tehran’s civilian nuclear programme and the termination of American sanctions against the country.  The talks led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US President’s Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are hosted by Oman’s Embassy in Rome. On Friday, addressing a joint press conference in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Araghchi said that Tehran will approach the talks on Saturday with seriousness and full determination, despite “serious doubts” about the intentions of the other side. “We are waiting to hear the viewpoints of the American side. If there is enough seriousness and determination, it is likely that a deal can be achieved,” he said. “We are fully prepared for a peaceful solution to Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme, and if there is a similar will on the other side and they do not make unreasonable and unrealistic demands, I believe reaching an agreement is possible,” Araghchi added. The Foreign Minister also expressed Iran’s appreciation for Russia’s role in the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers and expressed hope that Moscow would continue its supportive role in any new agreement. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Paris on Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that talks with Iran would be fruitful and could lead to something.  (IANS)

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