Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

FE Team | Published: April 18, 2025 21:55:00

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi

MOSCOW, Apr 18 (Reuters): Iran believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the United States is possible as long as Washington is realistic, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday on the eve of a second round of talks with the Trump administration.
"If they demonstrate seriousness of intent and do not make unrealistic demands, reaching agreements is possible," Araqchi told a news conference in Moscow after talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia.
Iran had noted the United States' seriousness during a first round of talks on the deal, which took place in Oman last week, Araqchi said. The second round is set for Saturday in Rome.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it does not agree a deal with the United States over its nuclear programme.