Technical Experts Present in New Round of Iran-US Talks

A full Iranian delegation, including technical experts in the nuclear field, is participating in the new round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Geneva, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said, describing it as a sign of Tehran’s seriousness.

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Baqaei said on Monday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Geneva for the second round of nuclear negotiations, set to be held indirectly with the mediation of Oman.

The spokesman noted that the foreign minister also has other engagements scheduled for the day, including a meeting with Oman’s foreign minister in the afternoon. He noted that Araqchi has held a meeting with Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, who arrived in Geneva from Vienna earlier in the morning.

Regarding the Iranian delegation participating in this round of negotiations, Baqaei said the talks naturally include technical as well as economic, political, and legal dimensions, but emphasized that the technical aspect plays an important role.

He stated that Iran has come with a full team, including experts and technical specialists in the nuclear field, adding that the completeness of the team demonstrates Tehran’s seriousness.

Referring to the earlier negotiations in Oman, he said the first session focused on general issues and, as the foreign minister had indicated, was centered on assessing the seriousness of the other side and ensuring that it is genuinely committed. Baqaei stressed that the lifting of sanctions is an inseparable issue for Iran and that the country’s economic officials are closely following the matter.

The spokesperson also noted that technical experts are present in the discussions on relevant matters./tasnim