Tehran: If there is mutual respect, we will return to the table with the US

Speaking in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Erakçi stated that nuclear talks could resume if the US demonstrates a fair and mutually respectful approach. According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Erakçi addressed the National Conference on Investment Capabilities in Iran's Free and Trade Zones, saying negotiations with European countries were ongoing. Erakçi also stated that messages were being exchanged with the US through intermediary institutions.

He emphasized that Iran would be ready to begin talks the day the US concludes it is ready for negotiations based on fairness and mutual respect. Erakçi also announced that Iran is working to reach an agreement on a new model of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, with which it suspended cooperation following the Israeli and US attacks. He stated that yesterday's meeting in Vienna was positive in this regard.