Iran says guiding principles agreed with United States

Iran vs US – (web Desk) – Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister of Iran, said on Tuesday that recent talks with the United States resulted in agreement on a “set of guiding principles” that could help move both sides toward a formal deal.

Speaking to state television, he explained that both countries reached a broad understanding on key principles, which will now be used as the foundation for drafting the text of a possible agreement. He added that, compared to earlier discussions, this round was more serious and took place in a more positive and constructive atmosphere.

Officials from Tehran and Washington held this second round of negotiations on Tuesday. The talks resumed after previous efforts collapsed last year, following a major attack by Israel on Iran in June, which led to a 12-day conflict and increased tensions in the region.

That war saw the United States briefly join Israel with strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites.

The latest talks were held after Washington deployed an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East following Iran’s deadly crackdown last month on anti-government protests, first sparked by economic hardships.

During the interview with state TV, Araghchi said the two sides have begun a path towards an agreement, but noted that “this does not mean we can reach a deal quickly”.

“We hope this process can be completed as soon as possible and we are ready to devote sufficient time to it,” he added.

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He acknowledged that it “will take time to narrow” the gap between the positions of both sides, “but at least we now have a set of guiding principles and a clearer path to move forward on”.