Good progress made in Vienna talks, but key issues remain

Speaking in his weekly press conference on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh answered questions on a wide range of topics.

Good progress made in Vienna talks, but key issues remain

Answering a question about the latest remark of Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Ulyanov on the JCPOA talks in Vienna, Khatibzadeh said, "I have already stated the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We conduct the negotiations and discussions in Vienna with the necessary care and obsession. Each round of the talks could have been the last round, but because some issues remain, that round has been moved to the next round."

"If the remaining key issues are resolved, it could be the last round, but if it is not, it will continue," he added.

"The Vienna talks have made good and significant progress in all three working groups, but key issues remain. These issues must also be addressed carefully," the spokesman highlighted.

Iranian diplomat went on to say, "All US sanctions must be lifted and verification should be done. This verification will take place in the formulas discussed in Vienna, and then Iran will reverse its compensatory measures."

No country can violate Iran's right in international waters

He also spoke about the news that two Iranian ships were heading to Venezuela and the US threat in this regard, Khatibzadeh said, "Iran is always present in international waters and has this right based on international law.

"These issues must also be addressed carefully," the spokesman highlighted.Iranian diplomat went on to say, "All US sanctions must be lifted and verification should be done"No country can violate this right."

He also warned over any threats, saying, "I warn that no one should make miscalculations. Those who sit in glass houses should be careful."

US purchased no oil from Iran since Clinton era

"No oil has been purchased from Iran since the Clinton era. Maybe they mean something else that I do not have details about it right now and I can not comment on," the FM spokesman noted.

There is no deadlock in Vienna talks

"There is no deadlock in the Vienna talks, and the talks have reached key points, and key issues need to be decided, and this requires its own care, obsession and time," said the senior Iranian diplomat about the talks in Vienna.

"We do not allow the talks to erode, nor do we rush. Our criterion is to ensure the highest interests of the people and the Establishment," he added, saying, "The United States must decide whether to continue Trump's failed legacy or return to its commitments under the JCPOA and if that happens, Iran's response is the full implementation of the JCPOA."

"The JCPOA is what is written, neither more nor less," Khatibzadeh stressed.

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