Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hails “one of the most professional” rounds of talks with the United States, saying Tehran will continue to hold its ground and insist on its “completely clear” positions.
Araghchi made the remarks following the end of the fifth round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington which lasted for more than three hours in the Italian capital Rome on Friday. The talks are mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
"This round was one of the most professional rounds of negotiations we have ever had. We once again announced the positions and principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the negotiations. Our positions are completely clear, and we stand firm on them,” the top Iranian negotiator said.
Araghchi said the American side has “now a better, clearer and more precise understanding of our positions.”
Before his departure to Rome, Araghchi reiterated Iran’s resolve to continue its uranium enrichment program and stressed that there will be no deal if the US insists on an excessive demand to slash Iran’s legitimate right to enrichment to zero.