U.S. Extends Olive Branch to Iran Before Round of Atomic Talks
- IAEA envoy appeals for Iran to accept ‘mutual return’ to deal
- Diplomats to gather in Vienna for sixth round of negotiations
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A top U.S. envoy appealed to Iran to accept a “mutual return” to a landmark nuclear agreement with world powers as diplomats are set to gather to negotiate a cap on the Persian Gulf country’s atomic program in exchange for sanctions relief.
The statement delivered by Washington’s top International Atomic Energy Agency diplomat late Tuesday acknowledged trust needs to be rebuilt after former President Donald Trump unilaterally applied punishing economic sanctions three years ago, prompting Iran to respond by dramatically increasing its nuclear work. Returning to the deal could allow Iran to ramp up global oil sales.