Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed his readiness to visit France, Germany, and Britain as part of the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington concerning the Iranian nuclear issue. Araghchi's announcement marks a significant step in the diplomatic efforts to address the nuclear program following indirect dialogues with the United States.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Araghchi shared on the "X" platform that after recent consultations in Moscow and Beijing, he is prepared to initiate visits to Paris, Berlin, and London. He noted that he was ready for these visits before Iran began its indirect dialogue with the United States, but the European Three-France, Germany, and Britain-had previously withdrawn from participation.
Araghchi emphasized that the responsibility now lies with the European Three, who, along with Russia and China, were signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) related to Iran's nuclear program, which is set to expire next October. He indicated that future joint steps could shape the upcoming diplomatic landscape.
On April 17, Araghchi visited Moscow and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, delivering a message from Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The discussions included indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States and other pertinent issues. This was followed by a visit to China on April 23, at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
In a related development, the Omani capital, Muscat, hosted the initial round of indirect negotiations on April 12 between US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Witkoff described these talks as "positive and constructive," while Araghchi termed them "constructive and calm."
The second round of negotiations occurred in Rome on April 19, facilitated by the Omani Foreign Minister. Araghchi confirmed that this round also maintained a constructive atmosphere. The third round is scheduled for April 26, as announced by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei.