In a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister, Aragucci recalled the need for all political parties to respect the legitimate rights of the Islamic Republic in Iran, to lift oppressive and illegal sanctions and to take advantage of the opportunity to remove doubt through Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.
Emphasizing the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program, the Iranian foreign minister said weapons of mass destruction would be rejected in accordance with the religious and national values of Iranians and the defence doctrine of Iranian Islamic Republic.
Araguchi also said the Zionist regime was the only obstacle to achieving a nuclear-free Middle East.
He added that the Israeli regime must adopt a responsible stance that is far from the stereotypes imposed on Europe and the international community, saying the Israeli regime is trying to exacerbate unrest in the Middle East through genocide, genocide, violating the law and attacks on regional countries.
The top Italian diplomat also recalled the long history of Iran-Italian relations and reminiscent of Italy’s interest in strengthening relations between the two countries.
He also emphasized the country’s determination to provide Iran with the support necessary for the successful consultation.
Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Italy’s city of Rome early on Saturday morning and held a second indirect negotiation with the United States.
The second round of talks between Tehran and Washington will be held indirectly, in the same format as the first talk.
According to Iranian officials, the talks will focus on removing nuclear issues and the unilateral sanctions imposed on Tehran.
The Iranian and American delegations held their first round in Oman on April 12, with Oman’s foreign minister acting as mediator.
Saturday’s exchange between Tehran and Washington was indirect and mediated by Oman, as Oman had requested, not face to face, but rather wanted, as Trump had requested. Each delegation had a separate room and exchanged messages through the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut said his delegation had a brief encounter with Witkov’s US counterparts after they had finished consultations.
Araghchi said the consultation took place in a “productive, calm and positive atmosphere.”
“Both sides agreed to continue discussions…perhaps next Saturday,” Araguchi added. “Iran and the US want a deal in the short term. We don’t want to meet for the meeting.”
Commenting on the negotiations, US officials confirmed that the talks were constructive, and US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would be fine.
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