Iran Reiterates Commitment to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Amid Ongoing Indirect Talks with the US

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi reiterated his country's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, emphasizing its sincerity and transparency in indirect talks with the US on its nuclear program. Aragchi stated that Iran is ready to build confidence in the peaceful continuation of its nuclear program, while also maintaining its right to peaceful nuclear energy use and uranium enrichment. Tehran emphasizes its opposition to the production and use of nuclear weapons, as well as its commitment to avoiding acquiring an atomic bomb.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear facilities are not the subject of discussion in ongoing indirect nuclear talks with the US, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi.
  • Iran has engaged in indirect talks with the US seriously and in good faith, as a long-standing member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and a promoter of a nuclear-free West Asia region.
  • Iran has transparently demonstrated its sincerity throughout the negotiation process, with a strategy to avoid acquiring an atomic bomb and strongly opposing the production of weapons of mass destruction.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi emphasized that Iran retains the right to peaceful nuclear energy use and uranium enrichment, as allowed to every NPT member state.
  • The indirect negotiations between Iran and the US have involved three rounds, held on April 12, 19, and 26, with mediation by the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi.
  • The Iranian delegation was led by Seyed Abbas Aragchi, while the US delegation was led by US Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff.
  • The first and third rounds took place in Muscat, Oman, while the second round was held in Rome, Italy.

Statistics:

  • Three rounds of indirect negotiations were held between Iran and the US on April 12, 19, and 26.
  • The negotiations involved Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi and US Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff.
  • The negotiations were mediated by the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi.
  • The first and third rounds took place in Muscat, Oman, while the second round was held in Rome, Italy.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency, 17 May 2025
  • Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (Pugwash)
  • Iran's Atomic Energy Organization