Tehran called Paris' statement on Iran's development of nuclear weapons absurd

On May 2, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagai called the statement by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barraud about Iran's development of nuclear weapons "absurd and groundless."

"Such false statements, combined with the threat of reimposing sanctions against Iran, reinforce suspicions that France's critical position risks turning into a subversive role," he wrote on his Facebook page. Twitter).

According to the minister, such an approach will not add anything to the prestige of France and its position in the world.

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Washington intends to include additional conditions in the nuclear deal with Tehran

A new round of talks between Washington and Tehran mediated by Oman in Rome on April 30 was announced by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. In addition, before the talks, the Iranian delegation was scheduled to meet with the Eurotroika, which includes Germany, Great Britain, and France.

The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on lifting sanctions and nuclear issues ended on April 12. The second stage took place on April 19. The Iranian delegation was led by Araqchi, and the United States was represented by the President's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.

On April 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that Moscow could become a mediator in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. He stated that the Islamic Republic is ready to make common decisions within the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.