Iran's Foreign Minister to Discuss Nuclear Issue with European Counterparts
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to hold a phone call with his French, British, and German counterparts, including European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, to discuss the country's nuclear program. The discussion will take place on Friday and will cover several key issues, including Iran's demand for the removal of sanctions and the accountability of European parties for the Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in June. The talks are a part of ongoing negotiations between Iran and the three European countries, which have been held since last September.
Key Takeaways:
- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will participate in a phone call with French, British, and German counterparts to discuss the country's nuclear issue.
- The discussion will include European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and will cover Iran's demand for the removal of sanctions and accountability for the Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in June.
- Iran has been in talks with France, Britain, and Germany since last September on a range of issues, including the nuclear program and sanctions.
- The Europeans have threatened to reinstate international sanctions on Iran by triggering the snapback mechanism, a clause in the 2015 nuclear deal.
- The latest round of talks took place in Istanbul, Türkiye, in late July.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran will hold other countries accountable for their actions, including the European parties.
- The phone call will also cover other issues, including Iran's position on the nuclear deal and the implementation of the agreement.
Statistics:
- Since last September, Iran and the three European countries have held several rounds of talks on a range of issues, including Tehran's nuclear program and the removal of sanctions.
- The European Union has threatened to reinstate international sanctions on Iran by triggering the snapback mechanism, a clause in the 2015 nuclear deal.
- The latest round of talks took place in Istanbul, Türkiye, in late July.
Sources:
- IRNA: official news agency of Iran
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