‘New US bans to adversely impact talks’

Iran has warned against the fallout from the new US sanctions against the country, saying the move would have serious repercussions on Tehran-Sextet nuclear talks.

According to Press TV, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei said on Friday “Although American officials link the recent measures to the sanctions imposed on Iran before the Geneva talks, such moves can, at this juncture, have serious negative consequences on the trend of the negotiations.”
He added the measure would fuel skepticism about Washington’s good faith.

On Thursday, the administration of US President Barack Obama issued new sanctions against more than a dozen companies and individuals for “providing support for” Iran’s nuclear program.

Khazaei said ”At this juncture, the negative implications of this move will deepen the suspicions of the Iranian nation and the international community which are waiting for a comprehensive win-win agreement as a result of the talks.”
The envoy added “The move will also see the negotiations lose international and Iranians’ support.”

He underlined Washington’s recent measure would also dash the negotiators’ hope of reaching a “logical, lasting and constructive deal” during the talks.
The Iranian diplomat said “In this sensitive situation, it is better to avoid any move which would ruin the current positive atmosphere.”
Iran’s foreign ministry also on Friday slammed Washington’s new sanctions and blamed the US administration for the move.