INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
them on the latest developments in ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States over the revival of the 2015 nuclear
deal and the lifting of U.S
role during the earlier nuclear negotiations that culminated in the landmark Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015
the current diplomatic process.Minister Cassis welcomed the resumption of indirect dialogue between Tehran and Washington and reiterated
The two top diplomats also exchanged views on bilateral ties and broader international issues of shared concern.Araghchi also updated
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on the state of the talks and exchanged perspectives on regional
developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of closer coordination between Tehran and Islamabad and underscored the need for more frequent
high-level consultations to enhance cooperation across various fields.These discussions come as momentum grows behind the new phase of
indirect diplomacy between Iran and the United States
Araghchi and Steve Witkoff, the U.S
later in Rome on April 19.Following the conclusion of the second round, Araghchi stated that the two sides had achieved a "better
understanding" regarding key principles and objectives, describing the atmosphere as "constructive but challenging." Both parties have
agreed to initiate expert-level discussions in Oman on April 23, aimed at ironing out the details of potential agreements
A third round of high-level negotiations is scheduled for April 26 in Muscat to assess the progress of the technical talks and determine the
feasibility of a formal agreement.Meanwhile, other regional players have voiced support for the diplomatic initiative
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
