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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has signaled uncertainty about participating in the next round of nuclear talks with the United States. The statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and disagreements over uranium enrichment and sanctions. Iran maintains a firm position on continuing its nuclear program while expressing openness to diplomatic dialogue. The indirect negotiations, facilitated by Oman, represent a delicate diplomatic balancing act between Tehran and Washington.

Key Points: Araghchi Signals Iran's Cautious Stance on US Nuclear Talks

  • Iran reviewing potential fifth round of indirect US nuclear talks
  • Uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable for Tehran
  • Diplomatic tensions persist between Iran and United States
  • Oman continues facilitating indirect negotiation process
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Iran considering whether to take part in next round of talks with US: Araghchi

Iran weighs participation in nuclear negotiations amid tensions, with Foreign Minister Araghchi asserting diplomatic flexibility and uranium enrichment continuity.

"We will stand against excessive demands at the negotiating table, but we have never abandoned diplomacy. - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, May 21

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran is considering whether to take part in the next round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, according to Iran's official news agency IRNA.

He made the remarks at a ceremony in Tehran to mark the first anniversary of his predecessor Hossein Amir-Abdollahian's death in a helicopter crash on May 19 last year.

"What we are witnessing now are the US officials' unreasonable and illogical positions that have become public over the past few days. Iran immediately responded to these positions," he said.

Araghchi said, "We will stand against excessive demands at the negotiating table, but we have never abandoned diplomacy."

He stressed that Iran's position was clear that "(Uranium) enrichment will continue with or without an agreement."

The minister said the country "is ready to" provide transparency regarding its nuclear programme, and that in return, talks should be held on the removal of the sanctions imposed on Iran, and the embargoes should be lifted, Xinhua news agency reported.

Earlier in the day, in a speech delivered at a ceremony to commemorate former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in the same helicopter crash last year, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned the United States against making "nonsensical" remarks regarding Tehran's uranium enrichment, according to footage published on his website.

On Tuesday, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran was reviewing a proposal it received for the fifth round of indirect talks with the United States.

Facilitated by Oman, Iranian and US delegations have so far held four rounds of indirect talks since April on Tehran's nuclear programme and the lifting of US sanctions.

In recent days, US officials have repeatedly demanded that Iran completely cease uranium enrichment, a request firmly rejected by Tehran, which considers the issue "non-negotiable".

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments on the Iran-US nuclear talks:
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Rajesh K.
India should stay neutral but watch these developments closely. Our Chabahar port project with Iran is crucial for regional connectivity. Hope diplomacy prevails 🤞
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Priya M.
Both sides need to show flexibility. Iran has legitimate energy needs but nuclear non-proliferation is equally important. As a country that faced sanctions ourselves, we understand Iran's position.
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Amit S.
The US demands seem unrealistic. Complete cessation of enrichment? Even India has uranium enrichment capabilities for peaceful purposes. There must be middle ground.
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Neha R.
Interesting how Oman is facilitating these talks. Gulf diplomacy is evolving. India has good relations with both Iran and Oman - perhaps we could play a quiet mediating role?
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Vikram J.
Iran's stance is understandable but worrying. They say enrichment will continue "with or without agreement" - this kind of rhetoric doesn't help build trust. Both sides need to tone down the rhetoric.
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Sunita P.
The timing with the death anniversaries makes this delicate. Hope emotions don't override pragmatism. India imports oil from Iran and has strategic interests - we need stability in the region.

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