Russia offers support for new USA‑Iran nuclear deal talks
Russia declares readiness to support agreements between the USA and Iran regarding the nuclear deal, provided they are mutually acceptable, stated the head of Russian diplomacy, Sergey Lavrov.
What do you need to know?
- Russia expresses readiness to mediate: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Moscow is prepared to support agreements between Washington and Tehran, as long as they consider Iran's interests.
- Context of the talks: On 12th April 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, Steven Whitkoff.
- Next meeting in Rome: The next stage of negotiations is scheduled for 19th April in Rome, 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 long-standing disputes related to the Iranian nuclear programme. - The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to seek an agreement within the framework of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty - affirmed Lavrov, quoted by the Kremlin news agency TASS.
After constructive talks in Muscat, the parties agreed to continue consultations. The next meeting is scheduled for 19th April 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 the words of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated on Friday that the United States is ready to withdraw from mediation concerning the potential end of the war in Ukraine.
Source: TASS/PAP
