Iran FM says has 'serious doubts' over US intentions ahead of talks
The Hindu
Iran's Foreign Minister expresses doubts over US intentions ahead of nuclear talks; Russia offers support, Israel remains vigilant.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (April 18, 2025) cast doubt over the intentions of the United States a day before a second round of nuclear talks with Washington.
The new round will come a week after the longtime foes held their highest-level negotiations since U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned a landmark nuclear deal in 2018.
"Although we have serious doubts about the intentions and motivations of the American side, in any case we will participate in tomorrow's negotiations," Mr. Araghchi said during a press conference in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Mr. Araghchi will set off on Saturday for Rome for a fresh round of Omani-mediated talks with U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
"We are fully prepared to pursue a peaceful resolution for Iran's peaceful nuclear programme," Mr. Araghchi said.
Mr. Lavrov said Moscow was ready "to play any role that will be useful from Iran's point of view and that will be acceptable to the United States."
Russia, which commands the world's largest confirmed arsenal of nuclear weapons, has deepened its military ties with Iran since it launched its offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.
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