Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed satisfaction with the progress made in indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
Araghchi made the remarks while speaking to reporters after the third round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman.
“I am satisfied with the progress of the negotiations and their pace. They are proceeding well and remain satisfactory,” he told reporters after the talks on Saturday.
He added that both parties are determined to reach an agreement. “It was quite evident that both sides were serious and entered the talks with determination. This creates an atmosphere that gives us hope for progress in the negotiations.”
The top Iranian diplomat noted that the sides had agreed to hold further consultations in their respective capitals to explore ways to resolve differences.
He explained that Tehran and Washington should first establish a general understanding on certain issues before moving on to detailed negotiations.
“There are differences between the two nations, both on key issues and their specifics,” Araghchi said.
