Iran is prepared to resume negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program and has never intended to develop nuclear weapons, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, the minister made these remarks during a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Istanbul.
"The Islamic Republic is once again ready to start negotiations with the US on the nuclear deal. Iran has never planned to develop nuclear weapons," Araqchi noted.
The visit was preceded by a telephone conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, President Erdogan emphasized Turkey's readiness to mediate between Iran and the administration of US President Donald Trump to reduce regional tensions and resolve existing diplomatic hurdles.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, has been a focal point of international diplomacy since its inception in 2015. The agreement aimed to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. Discussions regarding the revival of the pact have gained renewed significance as regional powers seek stability in the Middle East and the restoration of global energy market norms.
