Oman’s Foreign Minister confirms: USA and Iran are negotiating once more on the nuclear program in Geneva | EUROtoday

Talks between the US and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program are scheduled to proceed in Geneva on Thursday. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi stated on social media on Sunday that he was happy to verify the date and would work arduous to make sure the profitable conclusion of an settlement. Oman had already moderated the negotiations in Geneva final week. Official affirmation of the talks from the USA continues to be pending.

Previously, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in his personal phrases that there can be one other spherical of talks with the US delegation and US envoy Steve Witkoff concerning the Iranian nuclear program, which might “probably” happen on Thursday in Geneva. In an interview with US broadcaster CBS News on Sunday, Araghtschi stated parts of an settlement have been at the moment being labored on.

“I believe that when we meet, probably this Thursday again in Geneva, we can work on these points, prepare a good text and come to a quick deal,” Iran’s chief diplomat stated. There are “good chances” of resolving the battle over Iran’s nuclear program by means of diplomatic channels, stated Araghchi. “We are continuing our negotiations, working on the elements of an agreement and on a first text version.”

At the second, solely nuclear points are being negotiated, “no other issue is being addressed,” Araghchi added, reiterating that as a sovereign nation, Iran has “full right” to resolve on the enrichment of uranium for civilian functions. “If the United States attacks us, we have every right to defend ourselves,” Araghchi informed CBS News.

US President Donald Trump stated he was contemplating a “limited military strike” on Iran if there was no settlement on the nuclear dispute between Tehran and Washington. Asked whether or not he would think about a restricted navy assault if Iran didn’t conform to a “deal,” Trump informed reporters on Friday: “The only thing I can say is that I’m considering it.”

In the nuclear dispute between the 2 international locations, the US authorities is sustaining its threats of assault, whereas Iran is reaffirming its declare to uranium enrichment. Washington has not too long ago massively expanded its navy presence within the Gulf area. Among different issues, Trump despatched two plane carriers to the area.

At the start of February, the USA and Iran resumed negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program with the mediation of Oman. At their talks in Geneva this week, either side made it clear that talks ought to proceed, even when variations stay.