Iran has described the ongoing peace negotiations with the United States as having reached a “turning point” amid intensified diplomatic efforts in Tehran.
Speaking to reporters, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the current diplomatic process, along with the presence of senior Pakistani officials in Tehran, indicates that the situation has entered a decisive phase.
“The current process and the presence of senior Pakistani officials in Tehran means that we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation,” Baghaei said.
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He also explained why Tehran has refrained from publicly discussing details related to nuclear negotiations.
Reaffirming Iran’s position on its nuclear programme, Baghaei said the country remains committed to its rights under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
“Regarding nuclear issues, the matter is very clear – we are a member of the NPT and we have the right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes,” he added.
With inputs from Al Jazeera