
Rafael Grossi announced the parties' desire to return to dialogue through the mediation of Qatar
AI-generated summary
The IAEA has repeatedly acted as a mediator in matters of the Iranian nuclear program. Currently, the United States and Iran are holding indirect negotiations through the mediation of Qatar.
The IAEA has recorded a desire on the part of the United States and Iran to return to the negotiating table, and the agency is ready to facilitate this process, the agency’s general director, Rafael Grossi, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
The IAEA has previously acted as a mediator on several occasions on issues related to the Iranian nuclear program.
“I feel a desire to return to the negotiating table, and the IAEA will be ready to facilitate this, as it has done before,” Grossi said.
According to him, the resumption of negotiations is necessary and should happen as soon as possible.
The US and Iran currently maintain indirect contacts through the mediation of Qatar. As Reuters reported, the mediators are holding separate consultations with the American and Iranian sides, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Qatari representatives remain in the United States.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continued indirect consultations with participation of Qatar
Very likely · Within weeks

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