Iranian FM Says Agreement In Vienna Talks Within Reach If U.S. Acts “Logically”

Hossein Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN, May 20 (NNN-IRNA) – If the United States acts “logically,” an agreement in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal will be within reach, Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian said, yesterday.

Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, calling on the other sides in the Vienna talks, to put forward their initiatives to this end, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website.

He said, Tehran is willing to reach a “good,” “strong,” and “lasting” agreement, while observing the Islamic Republic’s red lines.

The senior diplomat also praised Russia for its positive stance and support for the achievement of an agreement that is acceptable to Iran.

Describing ties with Tehran as important, the Russian foreign minister, for his part, stressed that, Moscow will continue its support and efforts to make sure that a fair agreement would be reached in Vienna that safeguards Iran’s demands.