Next Nuclear Talks Between Iran and Europe Set for January 13
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister announced the upcoming nuclear discussions in Geneva with three European nations, focusing on the country’s nuclear program.
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DUBAI: So, the next round of nuclear talks is happening in Geneva on January 13. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, shared this news. It’s a big deal since these talks involve three European countries.
Last November, Iran had discussions about its nuclear program with Britain, France, and Germany. Those talks were the first since the U.S. elections, and things got a bit heated. Iran was not happy about a European-backed resolution that criticized its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.
In response, Iran told the IAEA that it plans to ramp up its uranium enrichment by installing more centrifuges. The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, mentioned that Iran is speeding up its uranium enrichment to nearly 60%, which is getting close to weapons-grade levels. However, Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful.
Remember back in 2018 when the Trump administration pulled out of the nuclear deal? That led to harsh sanctions on Iran, and since then, Tehran has been pushing the limits of the original agreement. They’ve been rebuilding their stockpiles of enriched uranium and using advanced centrifuges to boost production.
Now, indirect talks between the Biden administration and Iran to revive the deal haven’t gone well. Trump even said during his campaign that making a deal is crucial because the consequences of not doing so are severe.