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2026-02-17 22:10:58
[Iranian Foreign Minister: Iran and the US Reach Agreement on Guiding Principles for Negotiations] On the 17th local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that the latest round of Iran-US Geneva talks involved serious discussions in a more constructive atmosphere. Both sides reached a general consensus on a set of guiding principles and will continue to advance the text of a potential agreement based on these principles. Some issues still require further negotiation, which may lead to an agreement. Araqchi stated that this round of negotiations was more in-depth than the previous one. Both sides put forward various ideas and reached a general consensus on a series of guiding principles, and will draft a possible agreement text based on this. However, Araqchi also stated that this does not mean an agreement will be reached quickly, but the path has been opened. "When it comes to drafting the agreement text, the work will be more difficult," Araqchi said. He added that the negotiations are progressing well and the situation is optimistic. The specific time for the next round of negotiations has not yet been determined; both sides agreed to first consult on some texts before determining the time for the third round of negotiations. (CCTV News)
