Pars Today – The first round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States has drawn significant attention from Arab and Western analysts, particularly as Iran approached the negotiations with strength and without compromising its core principles.
The indirect Iran-U.S. talks, led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Special Envoy for West Asia Steve Witkoff, took place on Saturday (April 12) in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Both sides described the talks as “positive and constructive” and agreed to continue them the following week.
According to Pars Today, citing Mehr News Agency, the Beirut-based newspaper Al-Akhbar published a report on the talks, stating: The U.S. recognizes that uncoordinated pressures could lead to widespread regional tensions, especially since Iran has the capability to respond to any aggression. This prompted a shift in U.S. tactics, leading Washington to agree to indirect negotiations.
Al-Akhbar noted that Iran seeks to improve its economy under unjust sanctions and views negotiations as an opportunity to enhance international relations, while firmly adhering to its revolutionary principles.
The report highlights several key factors that have made Iran a central player in these talks: its strategic geopolitical position, which significantly influences its foreign policy both directly and indirectly; and its abundant economic resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, considered vital and strategic globally.
Additionally, non-material factors shape Iran’s political system and foreign relations. Iran’s extensive experience in negotiations has strengthened its ability to navigate complex issues and separate different dossiers effectively.
Iran’s presence at the negotiating table does not mean it will compromise on its peaceful nuclear program, missile capabilities, or regional allies. Support for the Palestinian cause and resistance movements in Lebanon, Palestine, and Iraq remains a core pillar of the Islamic Republic’s strategy.
The U.S. understands it must regain Tehran’s lost trust, while Iran emphasizes that its nuclear program is open for discussion, but its missile program—a matter of national security—is non-negotiable.
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