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Ongoing Iran-US Negotiations on Nuclear Program

Strategic Insights

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Iranian officials believe that indirect negotiations between the US and Iran over the country's nuclear program may be successful if both parties reach mutual economic agreements. The negotiations, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, have seen positive progress, according to reports. Behzad Nabavi, a former leader of Iran's Reformists faction, emphasized that a significant obstacle to agreement is a prevailing mindset in Iran that any US-favorable outcome must be detrimental to the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nearly 99.9 percent of agreements worldwide are designed to serve the interests of both parties, according to Behzad Nabavi.
  • Nabavi believes that the current US-Iran nuclear negotiations have a higher likelihood of success compared to the Trump presidency.
  • Three rounds of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US were held on April 12, 19, and 26, mediated by the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman.
  • The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, while the US delegation was led by US Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff.
  • The first and third rounds of negotiations took place in Muscat, Oman, while the second round was held in Rome, Italy.
  • Nabavi emphasizes the need to reform the mindset in Iran that any US-favorable outcome must be detrimental to the country.

Statistics:

  • 99.9 percent of agreements worldwide are designed to serve the interests of both parties.
  • 3 rounds of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US were held on April 12, 19, and 26.
  • The first and third rounds of negotiations took place in Muscat, Oman, while the second round was held in Rome, Italy.
  • 2 countries involved in the indirect negotiations: Iran and the USA.
  • 2 leadership figures leading the delegations: Seyed Abbas Araghchi (Iran) and Steve Witkoff (USA).
  • 1 mediator country: Sultanate of Oman.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency
  • [Oman, no date mentioned in the source]
  • [No quotes or specific information about the negotiations' status beyond the narrative summary]

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