Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that the expected talks between the United States and Iran will be held under a structured two-phase framework, aimed at reducing regional tensions and reaching a possible comprehensive agreement.
Addressing diplomats in Tehran, he said that the initial phase will focus on immediate security and regional issues, while detailed talks on the nuclear program and economic sanctions will be held in the later phase.
According to him, the first round of talks is likely to begin in Switzerland on Friday. In this phase, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, military tensions in the region, and issues such as the restoration of infrastructure after the recent conflict will be discussed.
The second phase is expected to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, uranium enrichment levels, and the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the United States. According to the Iranian Foreign Minister, progress on these issues is fundamental to any final agreement.
He said that the situation in the region is complex and the various conflicts are interconnected, so regional factors cannot be ignored in the negotiations.
Referring to the situation in Lebanon, Abbas Araqchi said that any new military action or occupation in the region cannot be ignored as it could have repercussions on the broader negotiation process.
He stressed that the current diplomatic efforts are a sign that the parties are now moving towards finding solutions through negotiations rather than escalation. According to him, if this framework is successful, it could become the basis for long-term stability in the region.
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