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Iran-US Communication Channels Remain Open
Iran confirms indirect communication channels with the US remain open despite tensions and disagreements over the nuclear program and sanctions.
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Abbas AraghchiDonald TrumpEbrahim RaisiRafael Grossi
- What is the Iranian president's stance on dialogue with the West?
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi also supports dialogue with Western countries despite differences, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program. This aligns with Araghchi's statements.
- What is the history of diplomatic relations between Iran and the US?
- The US and Iran, once close allies, severed diplomatic relations in 1980 after the Islamic Revolution. However, they communicate indirectly through the Swiss embassy in Tehran and the Sultanate of Oman.
- What was Abbas Araghchi's statement regarding communication with the US?
- Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that indirect communication channels with the United States remain active, a week after Donald Trump's election as US president.
- What was Donald Trump's policy towards Iran, and what were its consequences?
- Donald Trump's 'maximum pressure' policy involved re-imposing sanctions on Iran. Araghchi acknowledged fundamental differences but emphasized the need to manage them and reduce tensions, confirming the existence of communication channels.
- What was the 2015 nuclear deal, and what happened after Trump withdrew from it?
- In 2015, a deal eased sanctions in exchange for guarantees against Iran pursuing nuclear weapons. Trump unilaterally withdrew in 2018, restoring sanctions, leading Iran to limit IAEA inspections and increase enriched uranium stockpiles.