TEHRAN: Iran has signalled its readiness to discuss key issues concerning its nuclear programme, raising hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict with the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Bloomberg, a diplomat familiar with the negotiations said Washington and Tehran could be moving closer to a possible breakthrough aimed at ending the war. Iran has reportedly agreed to discuss nuclear-related issues that were not previously part of the negotiating agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the discussions, said Tehran was carefully examining proposals put forward by Qatar regarding its nuclear activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bloomberg reported that any flexibility shown by Iran on the nuclear issue could mark a significant breakthrough in negotiations and help bring both sides closer to an agreement to end the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The development comes after US President Donald Trump recently held a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Emir to discuss efforts to ease tensions in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The diplomatic contact is being viewed against the backdrop of growing indications that Trump wants to bring the war to an end. His Republican Party suffered a setback against the Democrats in this week’s US midterm elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump has repeatedly stated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons was the main objective of the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran, however, has consistently maintained that its nuclear programme is intended for peaceful purposes and not military use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nevertheless, Tehran’s willingness to discuss its nuclear activities and potentially offer greater transparency could provide fresh momentum to peace negotiations and open the door to a possible agreement with Washington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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