The US is seeking a nuclear accord quickly, according to Iran’s statement following exceptional discussions on Saturday, whilst US President Donald Trump warns of potential military intervention if negotiations fail.
The discussions were led by Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, a veteran diplomat who helped craft the 2015 agreement, and Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff. These talks represent the highest-level nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US since the previous agreement’s termination. […]
Araghchi informed Iranian state television, as quoted by AFP.
”I think we came very close to a basis for negotiation… Neither we nor the other party want fruitless negotiations, discussions for discussions’ sake, time wasting or talks that drag on forever,” he continued.
Meanwhile, the White House described the discussions as ”very positive and constructive”. ”Special Envoy Witkoff’s direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome,” their statement read. When questioned about the talks, Trump responded aboard Air Force One: ”I think they’re going OK. Nothing matters until you get it done.” Läs artikel