Iran will agree to constraints on its nuclear program and limitations on uranium enrichment if international sanctions are removed, its foreign minister stated in an article in The Guardian on Sunday.
Iran “is prepared to establish a practical and enduring deal that includes stringent monitoring and limitations on enrichment in return for the lifting of sanctions,” stated Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
“Neglecting to capitalize on this brief chance for action could lead to disastrous consequences for the region and even further.”
The communication was directed to the E3 group of countries — France, Germany, and the UK — participating in discussions with Iran about its nuclear program.
In late August, the E3 countries activated a process to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran for not adhering to obligations related to its nuclear program established ten years ago.
Through the “snapback” mechanism, they allowed Iran a month to engage in negotiations prior to the reinstatement of sanctions.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held a meeting with Araghchi on Thursday to pursue a “negotiated resolution” to the impasse.
The agreement reached in 2015 under former US president Barack Obama provided Iran with sanctions relief in exchange for significantly reducing its nuclear activities.
However, President Donald Trump exited the agreement during his initial term and enacted extensive sanctions, targeting nations that purchased Iranian oil.
Western nations charge Iran with attempting to obtain nuclear arms — a claim Tehran refutes, upholding its entitlement to a civilian nuclear initiative.
