Iran says ready for nuclear talks if West is 'serious'
The Hindu
Iran signals willingness to discuss nuclear program with the West, emphasizing the need for serious and realistic negotiations.
Iran is ready to discuss its nuclear programme if Western countries show they are "serious", the Foreign Ministry spokesman was quoted as saying in an interview published on Thursday (January 30, 2025).
"We have said several times that we are ready for discussions, but only if the other side is serious about this," Esmaeil Baqaei told the government daily Iran.
Tehran has signalled to the West several times recently indicating a willingness to reach an agreement over its nuclear programme.
In an interview with Sky News posted to his official Telegram channel on Tuesday (January 28), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the new U.S. administration should work to win back Tehran's trust if it wants a new round of nuclear talks.
In Thursday's interview, Mr. Baqaei expressed hope that new U.S. President Donald Trump would adopt a "realistic approach" towards Iran.
During his first term that ended in 2021, Trump pursued a policy of "maximum pressure", withdrawing the United States from a landmark nuclear deal which imposed curbs on Iran's nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief.
Asked about the possibility of new talks, Baqaei was quoted on Thursday as saying Iran's policy would depend on "the actions of the other parties".
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