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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tehran, February 24 (Xinhua) — Iran is ready to do "everything necessary" to reach an agreement on its nuclear program with the United States, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Tuesday.
M. Takht-Ravanchi made the statement in an interview with the US National Public Radio (NPR), answering a question about how close Tehran and Washington are to a possible agreement during indirect talks, two rounds of which took place earlier this month, with a new round expected to take place on February 26 in Geneva, Switzerland.
"We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible. We are willing to do everything necessary to make this happen. We will enter the negotiating room in Geneva with all sincerity and goodwill," the Iranian diplomat emphasized.
“We hope that our goodwill and constructive approach will be reciprocated by the Americans, and I believe that with the political will of all parties, a deal can be concluded in the shortest possible time,” he added, calling for a focus on diplomacy that “will benefit everyone.”
M. Takht-Ravanchi reported that, by agreement of the parties, Iran's nuclear program is the only topic of the current negotiations.
Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed that if the United States attacks, Iran will be forced to respond with strikes against American targets in the region. The diplomat emphasized that if a war breaks out, ending it will be difficult and that "the entire region will suffer."
M. Takht-Ravanchi's remarks came amid a massive buildup of the American military presence near Iran and reports that US President Donald Trump is considering launching a first strike on Iran "in the coming days." –0–
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