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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tehran, February 15 (Xinhua) — Iran and the United States will begin a second round of proximity talks on the nuclear program in Geneva on Tuesday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi announced in an interview with the BBC published Sunday.
M. Takht-Ravanchi noted that the ball is in the US's court, which must prove its willingness to reach a deal. He argued that if the US demonstrates its sincerity, resuming indirect talks between the two sides could lead to an agreement.
The first round of talks took place in Oman's capital, Muscat, on February 6.
Citing Iran's offer to dilute its 60 percent enriched uranium as evidence of the country's willingness to make a deal, Takht-Ravanchi noted that "we are ready to discuss this and other issues related to our [nuclear] program if they are ready to discuss lifting sanctions."
As the Deputy Foreign Minister stated, Iran's missile program is non-negotiable, and the country does not agree to depriving itself of defensive capabilities.
M. Takht-Ravanchi ruled out the possibility of zero-grade uranium enrichment on Iranian territory, noting that, in Tehran's opinion, "this issue is no longer being discussed." –0–
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