Russia offers to broker US‑Iran nuclear deal talks
Russia declares its readiness to support mutually acceptable agreements between the USA and Iran on the nuclear deal, as stated by the head of Russian diplomacy, Sergey Lavrov.
What do you need to know?
- Russia expresses readiness to mediate: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has declared that Moscow is prepared to support agreements between Washington and Tehran, provided Iran's interests are taken into account.
- Context of the talks: On April 12th in Muscat, indirect talks were held between the USA and Iran, with the participation of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the U.S. President's special envoy, Robert Malley.
- The next meeting in Rome is scheduled for April 19, as confirmed by Tammy Bruce from the U.S. Department of State.
The talks in Muscat were the first high-level contacts between the USA and Iran since 2022. Their goal is to resolve longstanding disputes related to the Iranian nuclear program. - The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to seek an agreement within the framework of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty - Lavrov stated, as quoted by the Kremlin news agency TASS.
Following constructive talks in Muscat, the parties agreed to continue consultations. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19th in Rome. - The meeting proceeded constructively and in a calm atmosphere - reported the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
End of Russia-USA talks?
Lavrov's declaration came a few hours after statements made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated on Friday that the United States is ready to withdraw from mediating the potential end of the war in Ukraine.
Source: TASS/PAP
