By Elnur Baghishov
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. Many countries
are trying to mediate between Iran and the US in resolving the
nuclear issue, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi,
told reporters on the sidelines of the 2nd National Conference
“Iran and the Economic Cooperation Organization” in Tehran on
September 16, Trend
According to him, many countries are trying to play a positive
role in this direction. Not only Qatar, but also other countries in
the region are interested in finding the best solution to the
Araghchi asserted that, however, for Iran, the question of
starting negotiations at this point is not about mediation, but
about the existence of the other side’s will.
”The other side must demonstrate the will to reach an agreement
without mutual interests, threats, and fear. If this exists, then
all other issues are details,” he added.
The five rounds of indirect talks on Iran’s nuclear program took
place between Iran and the US on April 12, 19, and 26, and May 11
and 23. Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi acted as
mediator in the indirect talks, with the Iranian delegation led by
Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi and the US delegation led by
US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff. The
first, third, and fourth rounds of negotiations took place in
Muscat, the capital of Oman, and the second and fifth rounds took
place in Rome, the capital of Italy.
On June 22, the US launched military airstrikes on three Iranian
nuclear facilities. It is reported that the airstrikes destroyed
the Iranian nuclear facilities.