Despite Understanding of Mutual Concerns, Disagreements Remain

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says there will be no deal with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany if Iran’s demands are not met.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said that Iran will continue the nuclear talks seriously and with good will, but will not relinquish its rights.

Araqchi stated that despite the current understanding of the concerns on both sides, deep disagreements remain.

The senior diplomat added that a major persisting difficulty is agreement on a timetable for the lifting of the illegal sanctions against Iran as a reciprocal measure by the six countries.

Araqchi also stated that the recent anti-Iranian sanctions imposed by the United States violate the Geneva interim deal and if repeated, Iran will respond.

He added that it will only be possible to reach a nuclear agreement by the November deadline if everyone remains committed to the objective of the negotiations.

The senior Iranian negotiator said that the next round of nuclear talks will be held in New York on September 18.

He added that bilateral discussions are also scheduled to be held before and after the talks.

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