Iraq Anticipates Indirect Iran-US Negotiations Will Foster Regional Stability
Iraq's foreign minister has expressed backing for the indirect negotiations taking place between Iran and the United States in Oman, highlighting Baghdad's aspirations for peace and stability in the region.
Iranian and American representatives are scheduled to engage in indirect negotiations in Muscat, the capital of Oman, this Saturday.
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, expressed his approval of the discussions.
In a statement, the Iraqi foreign ministry announced that on Friday, Hussein hosted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh at his residence in the Turkish city of Antalya.
A statement indicated that discussions took place regarding the bilateral relations between the two allied nations, with a focus on enhancing these ties across multiple sectors.
Hussein expressed optimism regarding the upcoming discussions set to take place in Oman on Saturday between Iran and the United States. He hopes the negotiations will produce positive outcomes that enhance regional stability.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Argentinean Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed optimism about a prompt agreement between Iran and the United States regarding a nuclear deal.
Grossi expressed optimism regarding the potential for both parties to settle their economic and trade disputes through dialogue based on equality and cooperation that benefits both sides.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, conveyed optimism about the ongoing negotiations in Muscat.
On Friday, the Iranian President articulated optimism about enhancing the welfare, stability, and progress of all nations within the region.
A delegation of senior Iranian diplomats, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Saturday morning to engage in indirect talks with the United States regarding Tehran’s civilian nuclear program.
Araghchi has underscored that the main aim of the forthcoming talks with the United States in Oman is to address the peaceful intent of Iran’s nuclear endeavors and to discuss the lifting of unlawful sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Iranian officials have consistently cautioned against the United States’ persistent adversarial stance toward the Islamic Republic, pointing to the perceived unreliability of the American government.
Trump has consistently issued threats of launching a bombing campaign against Iran should Tehran not comply with reaching a new agreement.
In 2018, during his initial tenure, Trump declared the United States’ withdrawal from the historic Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly referred to as the “Iran nuclear deal” or the “Iran deal.”
The statement reversed the hallmark foreign policy accomplishment of Barack Obama’s administration.
Trump’s actions have left the United States at odds with its Western allies, generating widespread uncertainty regarding the US government’s commitment to upholding its agreements.
