Russia backs US‑Iran talks, seeks nuclear deal resolution
Russia declares readiness to support agreements between the USA and Iran on 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 ready to support agreements between Washington and Tehran, as long as they consider Iran's interests.
- Context of the talks: On April 12th 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 April 19th in Rome, as 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 longstanding disputes related to the Iranian nuclear program. "The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to seek an agreement within the framework of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty," Lavrov said, quoted by the Kremlin news agency, TASS.
After constructive talks in Muscat, the parties agreed to continue consultations. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19th in Rome. "The meeting proceeded constructively and in a calm atmosphere," informed the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
End of Russia-USA talks?
Lavrov's declaration came a few hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States is ready to withdraw from mediation concerning the potential end of the war in Ukraine.
Source: TASS/PAP
