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Friday, March 11, 2022
Top Iran diplomat says nuke deal ‘within reach’ but stymied by US
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that a nuclear deal is close, but blames the US for the agreement being delayed.
“Efforts to reach a good & durable agreement continue; it is within reach if US acts realistically & consistently,” he tweets in English.
He also accuses the US of making new demands, the Foreign Ministry tweets.
The FM of #Iran underlined that the making of new demands by the US has no logical justification and this is at odds with the country’s stance on swiftly reaching an agreement.
Amir Abdollahian also underscored that issues related to Iran’s national heroes are non-negotiable.— Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran ???????? (@IRIMFA_EN) March 10, 2022
The comments come after Amir-Abdollahian spoke to EU foreign policy cheif Josep Borrell. A spokesperson for Borrell confirms that the two held “a constructive call on the need to immediately” finalize the pact. The spokesperson says he cannot confirm a report that Borrell called for Iran and US to show more flexibility, with time running out.
The Times of Israel Community.