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Ahead of Rome talks, Iranian official says Tehran ‘aware that it is not a smooth path’

Italian police officers stand near the Omani embassy in Rome where a second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will be held on April 19, 2025 (Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
Ahead of talks in Rome between the US and Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei says Tehran is “aware that it is not a smooth path but we take every step with open eyes, relying also on the past experiences.”
Iran and the United States are holding a second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program today in Rome, a week after a first round of negotiations in Oman, which both sides described as positive.
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