The Islamic Republic of Iran has declared its readiness for all potential scenarios in the ongoing negotiation process with the United States. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, this statement was made by Ali Bahraini, Iran's permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, during a press briefing.
The diplomat emphasized that Tehran is approaching the dialogue with Washington with extreme caution. Bahraini noted that Iran lacks trust in the American side, citing historical precedents as the primary reason for this skepticism. He specifically recalled that during previous negotiations regarding the nuclear program, the United States took military actions, which undermined the diplomatic process.
Reports indicate that on June 21, technical talks between Iran and the United States were held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan. A joint statement released following the meeting suggested that the parties are nearing a certain consensus.
The sides have reportedly agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within the next 60 days and have established a specific mechanism to facilitate continued technical discussions. US Vice President J.D. Vance and representatives from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have confirmed that progress was achieved during the initial phase of these negotiations.
The relationship between Iran and the United States has been characterized by decades of diplomatic tension, primarily centered on Iran's nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and the imposition of economic sanctions. Diplomatic efforts to revive or replace previous nuclear agreements have historically faced significant hurdles due to a profound lack of mutual trust and divergent strategic interests.
