Iran (IMNA) - The announcement was made during a conference on “Unilateral Sanctions and Access to Justice at National, Regional and International Levels” held in Tehran on Tuesday.
Gharibabadi confirmed, “We have received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the US, and it is under review,” but did not provide further details about the content or timing of the proposed negotiations. This statement follows reports in American media suggesting that the next round of Iran-US nuclear talks could take place “at the weekend” in Rome, amid heightened tensions over US demands, including a call for “zero enrichment” in Iran’s nuclear program—a stance that has left the fate of the negotiations uncertain.
Addressing the impact of longstanding US sanctions, Gharibabadi criticized the measures as violations of international law and norms, arguing they are politically motivated and have severely damaged national economies. He highlighted that the sanctions, imposed under the “maximum pressure” policy, have restricted access to essential medical and health equipment in Iran, particularly affecting individuals with chronic illnesses who are unable to receive necessary treatment due to international banks’ refusal to process transactions.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, recently warned the United States against making “unrealistic demands” in the talks, reiterating that Tehran will continue its uranium enrichment program with or without a deal. He described US statements as “completely detached from the reality of negotiations”.
The US and Iran have so far held four rounds of indirect talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which provided sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities. The US withdrew from the agreement in 2018 under President Donald Trump, who reimposed sanctions. Iran is now seeking guarantees that all sanctions will be lifted and that the US will not unilaterally exit any future agreement.
Disagreements over uranium enrichment remain a central obstacle, with the US demanding a complete halt to Iran’s enrichment activities and Iran insisting this issue is non-negotiable.
> “The Islamic Republic of Iran is a perfect example of a country whose people have lived under a sanctions regime… These sanctions have been imposed as part of the policy known as ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran that culminated in the limited access to medical and health equipment for the people, and individuals with cancer or other chronic diseases cannot receive the necessary treatments,” Gharibabadi stated.
The timing and outcome of the proposed fifth round of talks remain uncertain as both sides hold firm to their positions on key issues.
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