Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declared that Iran is not pursuing the militarization of its nuclear program, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Amidst ongoing U.S. sanctions and negotiations, Baghaei expressed Iran’s willingness for dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei affirmed on Monday that the nation is not pursuing the militarization of its nuclear program, a significant statement in light of ongoing tensions with the United States. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, he emphasized, “If the American side is honest in its request that the Islamic Republic of Iran should not have a nuclear bomb, many of the issues will be resolvable.”
Baghaei reinforced Iran’s stance, claiming that the country has consistently demonstrated its commitment to maintaining a peaceful nuclear program. He stated, “This is because we have already clearly declared and proved in practice that we have in no way been seeking to militarize our nuclear program and will not seek to do so.”
When addressing the recent U.S. sanctions, he noted that the mixed messages from U.S. officials would not undermine Iran’s resolve. He remarked on Iran’s position: the right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy usage is grounded in international law.
Moreover, Baghaei expressed Iran’s willingness to engage in diplomatic discussions. The aim, he indicated, is to address concerns related to its nuclear program as well as the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Thus far, Iran and the United States have engaged in three rounds of indirect negotiations, facilitated by Oman. The initial and third rounds took place in Muscat on April 12 and April 26, respectively, with the second round occurring in Rome on April 19.
Although a fourth round was set to occur in Rome on May 3, this meeting has been postponed to an undisclosed date due to what Oman has referred to as “logistical reasons.”
Iran continues to navigate a complex diplomatic landscape, balancing its commitments to its nuclear program and dialogues aimed at easing sanctions.
In summary, Iran maintains that its nuclear ambitions are purely peaceful, as reiterated by spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. The country emphasizes its commitment to engage in diplomatic negotiations to resolve disputes with the U.S., notwithstanding the ongoing sanctions and mixed signals from American officials. As indirect talks progress, the future of Iran’s nuclear program remains a focal point of international concern.
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