Iran's Foreign Minister: Reached an Understanding on Main Principles With the U.S. - Iran News
According to the Iranian foreign minister, the two parties will exchange documents outlining a potential agreement. 'This does not mean that we will reach an greement soon,' he said, 'But the path has started.'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran have "reached a framework understanding," after a second round of talks in Geneva mediated by Oman.
According to the Iranian foreign minister, the two parties will exchange documents outlining a potential agreement. "This does not mean that we will reach an greement soon," he said, "But the path has started."
The foreign minister insisted that "explicit reference to the possible use of force by the United States must be brought to an immediate, unconditional end."
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Araghchi said that his country has "reached principled understandings with the U.S." and that both sides "will work on documents for a possible agreement and will debate them between themselves." He added that there are still disputed issues, but emphasized that "the road toward an agreement has been paved."
According to Iranian state media, Araghchi said there has been "positive progress" in the talks and that they focused on lifting sanctions on Tehran and on the nuclear program. He also said that "a new window of opportunity has opened, we hope the negotiations will lead to a sustainable solution," and that any such agreement "must guarantee full recognition of Iran's legitimate rights."
Araghchi also discussed the role that the International Atomic Energy Agency could play in facilitating talks between Iran and the U.S. in Geneva.
Separately, there was a demonstration by Iranian exiles today outside the United Nations offices in Geneva.
Earlier, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran's representatives came to Geneva with real and constructive proposals. He said Iran's approach to the talks with the U.S. was "positive and serious," with no preconditions about the outcome. He added that the key to continuing effective talks is seriousness on the part of the U.S. in lifting sanctions and avoiding unrealistic demands.
The Trump administration is seeking an agreement that would limit Iran's nuclear program and ensure it does not develop nuclear weapons. Despite statements from Israel and the U.S. regarding demands to limit Iran's ballistic missile program, Tehran has made clear that the issue is not on the table.