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2026-02-16 14:35:20
[Iranian Official: Willing to Reach Nuclear Agreement with the US that Brings Economic Benefits to Both Sides] Iran and the United States are scheduled to hold the second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland on the 17th. On the eve of the negotiations, Iran stated that it seeks to reach a nuclear agreement with the United States that would bring economic benefits to both sides. According to Iran's Fars News Agency on the 15th, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hamid Gambari, responsible for economic affairs, said, "To ensure the sustainability of the agreement, it is crucial that the United States also benefits in areas where it can quickly obtain high economic returns." He indicated that the second round of indirect negotiations on the 17th will cover shared interests in areas such as oil and gas fields, joint mining areas, mining investment, and even aircraft procurement. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ravanchi expressed the same position in an interview with the BBC in Tehran on the 15th. He said that Iran's proposal to dilute its 60% enriched uranium indicates a willingness to compromise. However, he reiterated Iran's position of refusing to discuss its ballistic missile program with the United States. (Xinhua)
