Diplomats Report Limited Movement in Iran Nuclear Deal Talks
Recent statements from Mihail Ulyanov, the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna, indicate there has been little progress toward resuming negotiations aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Iran’s nuclear program. The report, cited by TASS, notes a stance of cautious assessment rather than renewed momentum.
According to Ulyanov, there has been no signal of movement toward reestablishing the agreement in a form that would return it to its original parameters. He described the current situation as one where the parties have yet to align on the path forward, despite ongoing discussions about the framework of the accord.
Ulyanov emphasized that Russia, Iran, and China appear prepared to finalize a decision that would restore the agreement to its initial, almost fully negotiated terms with Iran. He added that other signatories—namely the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the United States—do not share the same level of readiness at this moment to undertake such a reset.
In a related development, Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, reported a positive turn in dialogue with Iranian authorities. He indicated that constructive talks were progressing and that Iran is willing to deploy cameras and other monitoring equipment at its nuclear facilities to support transparency and verification efforts. This step aligns with longstanding IAEA objectives to ensure compliance and build confidence among all parties pending negotiations and implementation of safeguards. The remarks about readiness to proceed with monitoring measures were provided in the context of ongoing discussions focused on confidence-building and verification regimes. Source: TASS