“Alongside it are a series of warmongering currents in the United States and figures from different factions,” the spokesman added. Baqaei’s comments followed a second round of indirect discussions between Iranian and American representatives which was held in Rome on Saturday, after a first round in Oman. Both rounds of dialogue have been described by involved parties as “constructive.” On Friday, before the second round of talks, a senior Iranian official said that Iran has conveyed its willingness to accept certain restrictions on its uranium enrichment efforts, provided the United States offers firm guarantees against any future withdrawal from a nuclear accord.
The official also said that Iran has made clear that its missile development program is non-negotiable and falls outside the scope of any nuclear accord. US negotiator Steve Witkoff emphasized Washington’s position last week in a social media post, insisting that Iran must “stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment” as a condition for reaching an agreement. US President Donald Trump has said he prefers to solve the nuclear standoff with Iran through a deal, but has also not ruled out military action against Iran. (Read More)
