Iran and US Talks Nearly Reach Agreement, Says Iranian Foreign Minister
Deal was just ‘inches away’: Iran FM shares what happened in talks with US, says ‘no lessons learned’
Hindustan Times
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi revealed that negotiations with the United States were close to an agreement during recent talks in Pakistan. However, he cited issues like maximalism and shifting goals as barriers to finalizing a deal, despite efforts for peace after decades of strained relations.
- 01Iranian Foreign Minister described talks with the US as 'inches away' from an agreement.
- 02Discussions occurred in Pakistan, marking the highest-level engagement in nearly 50 years.
- 03Araghchi criticized the US for 'maximalism' and shifting goalposts during negotiations.
- 04Iran's President emphasized the need for the US to respect Iranian rights for a deal to be possible.
- 05Both Iranian leaders expressed hope that an agreement could still be reached.
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During recent high-level talks in Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that an agreement with the United States was just 'inches away.' He expressed frustration over the US's approach, citing 'maximalism' and shifting goalposts as obstacles to finalizing a deal. This meeting marked the highest-level engagement between the two nations in almost 50 years, aimed at finding a sustainable solution to the ongoing conflicts in West Asia. Araghchi's comments came alongside remarks from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who called for the US to abandon its 'totalitarianism' and respect Iran's rights, suggesting that a path to agreement remains open if these conditions are met. Both leaders conveyed a sense of optimism despite the challenges faced during negotiations.
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The outcomes of these negotiations could significantly affect regional stability and US-Iran relations, impacting citizens in both countries.
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