TALKS IN VIENNA AND WITH SAUDI ARABIA ARE GOING WELL, IRAN SPOKESMAN SAYS

Tue 11 May 2021:

President Hassan Rouhani’s spokesman Tuesday told reporters that Iran’s nuclear talks in Vienna and negotiations with Saudi Arabia are progressing well and called for national unity at a sensitive time for the country’s diplomacy.

Referring to talks with Riyadh Ali Rabiei said Iran is hopeful that “fake issues” can be resolved in Iran’s regional relations and tensions reduced.

Asked about reaching an agreement in Vienna before May 24 when a temporary Inspection agreement with the UN nuclear watchdog ends, Rabiei expressed hope that all parties would do their best to reach conclude a deal in time.

The government spokesman however reiterated that all decisions and policymaking in this regard are the prerogative of “higher authorities.” This is a clear reference to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei who has the final say in all important policy matters.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a leaked audio recording published by Iran International on April 25, said that the military has hijacked Iran’s foreign policy and the foreign ministry has no input in policy making.

Rabiei said that there are some positive signs in talks with “regional countries”, but there is still work to be done to make sure that appropriate condition are created for stability and peace.

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