Feb 16 • 03:59 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Discussion to be held in Geneva between US and Iran... Araqchi departs for nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has departed for Geneva to participate in indirect negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program amid increasing tensions between the US and Iran.

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, diplomatic efforts are being pursued at multiple levels to ease the situation. Reports indicate that Tehran and Washington will engage in the second round of indirect talks in Geneva concerning Iran's nuclear program. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has departed from Tehran for Geneva to participate in these discussions, as confirmed by Iranian state media IRNA. These talks are mediated by Oman, following a previous round held in Oman last week.

Araqchi is leading a diplomatic and technical delegation and is scheduled to meet with the foreign ministers of Switzerland and Oman, as well as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi. The discussions are crucial as they revolve around the nature of Iran's nuclear program, which Iran maintains is peaceful. However, there are rising concerns internationally due to Iran's recent advancements in uranium enrichment, claiming enrichment levels up to 60% purity.

The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for regional stability and international relations, particularly in relation to non-proliferation efforts. Keeping communications open between the involved nations is critical, and Oman’s role as a mediator may help facilitate dialogue amidst a backdrop of distrust and conflicting narratives surrounding Iran’s nuclear intentions.

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