As nuclear talks resume in Geneva, the central question is no longer whether Iran and the US can reach a deal, but whether Washington is prepared to demonstrate the political will required to restore trust, Mehr News Agency reported.
On Tuesday, Geneva will become the scene of one of the most sensitive diplomatic developments in the world, as nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States are held under conditions different from previous years. A city that has previously hosted decisive talks will this time welcome the delegations of the two countries amid the bitter experience of the past, deep mistrust, and regional developments that have made the negotiating atmosphere more complex than ever.
The shadow of the previous agreement, namely the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, still looms over these talks; an agreement that was concluded in 2015 after months of intensive negotiations but effectively collapsed with the unilateral withdrawal of the United States in 2018, undermining the path of trust-building.
Today, the main issue is not whether understanding is possible; experience has shown that it is. The key question is whether the necessary political will exists to reach a lasting agreement. From a legal and political standpoint, it was the United States that left the previous agreement and disrupted the mechanism of reciprocal commitments. After Washington’s withdrawal, Iran remained committed to its obligations for a considerable period of time and only took remedial steps when it was effectively deprived of the economic benefits of the deal.
Therefore, under current conditions, the ball is in America’s court. If Washington claims it seeks to resolve the nuclear file, now is the time to prove that claim.
Iran has repeatedly stated that if negotiations are limited to the nuclear issue and proceed with respect for the country’s dignity, independence, and national interests, it is prepared for dialogue and even for providing the necessary guarantees. Tehran has clarified that nuclear weapons have no place in its defense doctrine and that its nuclear program has a peaceful nature. On this basis, Iran can engage in discussions regarding any technical misunderstandings or political concerns and, within a transparent framework, accept agreed monitoring mechanisms.
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