Russian FM urges for peaceful resolution of Iranian nuclear deal during talks with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi
"The sides continued to exchange views on issues of mutual interest on the regional and international agenda. The importance of resolving the crisis over the Iranian nuclear program exclusively through political and diplomatic means in accordance with the norms of international law was once again emphasised. The ministers agreed on upcoming contacts at various levels.'
Moscow has repeatedly urged a peaceful resolution of Iran's nuclear deal, noting that the unresolved issue is ever plunging the already war-torn region of West Asia region into a deeper crisis.
Despite its clear support for Iran during its war with Israel, as well as its condemnation of the US strikes on the country's nuclear sites on June 22, Russia has even backed the non-enrichment of uranium condition imposed by the US and Israel, urging Iran to accept if possible.
However, Iran has flat out rejected any proposal regarding non uranium enrichment, stating that Tehran is always willing to negotiate, but zero enrichment is unacceptable.
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