Iran says focus of negotiations on ending the war, nuclear issue not being discussed at this stage
Tehran, May 25
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Email Baqaei on Monday said that the negotiations underway are presently focused on ending the war and that details about the nuclear issue have not been discussed, as reported by ISNA.
According to the semi-official Iranian news agency ISNA, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, "The focus of the negotiations is on ending the war, and at this stage, we are not discussing details of the nuclear issue."
Earlier, on Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that work is in progress to arrive at a peace deal between Tehran and Washington, and he assured that President Donald Trump will not make a bad deal.
When asked about the latest developments on Iran, Rubio told the media, "We're still a work in progress... I think is a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits, get the straits open, and enter into a very real, significant time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matters. And hopefully we can pull it off."
Highlighting that the negotiations have good faith and support among the Gulf partners, the US Secretary of State called it the "right thing for the world to get done" and reiterated Trump's remarks of not being in a hurry regarding the negotiations.
"As the president said, he's not in a hurry, he's not going to make a bad deal. We're going to give diplomacy every chance to succeed before we explore the alternatives
"We're either going to have a good agreement or we're going to have to deal with it another way. We'd prefer to have a good agreement", Rubio said.
The development comes after US President Donald Trump on Sunday touted that any future negotiations with Tehran would differ sharply from those negotiated during Former US President Barack Obama's presidency.
Also on Sunday, Trump said that Washington will not "rush into a deal" with Iran to achieve a complete solution to the crisis in West Asia, asserting that the US "blockade" on the ports of the Islamic Republic will remain in "full force and effect" until a formal agreement is reached, certified, and signed between the two sides.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A pragmatic move by Iran. The war has caused enough devastation; ending it should indeed be the top priority. Nuclear talks can wait, but the US should be cautious not to drag things out forever.
The Gulf partners backing this shows regional alignment. As an Indian watching global diplomacy, it's good to see a structured approach—war first, then nuclear. But Trump's 'not in a hurry' stance raises eyebrows; speed matters when lives are at stake.
Respect the negotiation strategy, but I'm skeptical. Rubio's "alternatives" line sounds like a veiled threat. For the sake of West Asian stability, I hope diplomacy works out. India has always advocated for dialogue over conflict.
It's promising that they're focusing on ending the war first—that's the humanitarian priority. However, the nuclear issue can't be pushed aside forever. The US blockade comment seems aggressive; negotiation under pressure isn't ideal. Let's see how this plays out.
As an Indian, I find this reminiscent of our own non-alignment and strategic patience. Iran's approach is wise—secure peace first, then tackle nuclear complexities. But Trump's 'good agreement or else' rhetoric is worrying. Diplomacy requires give and take, not ultimatums.
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