Can the Iranian Negotiation Delegation Turn the Tide? This is a photo taken by an ISNA journalist, which is very good. It shows the main members of the Iranian delegation analyzing how to respond during the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva with U.S. representatives.
In the photo, the foreign minister, Alaghi, is on the phone, holding a piece of paper. What is written on it should be the points that the U.S. requires Iran to compromise after indirect negotiations. The foreign minister should be calling the senior officials in Tehran to seek approval.
After all, the foreign minister is just a figurehead. In sensitive issues related to nuclear and missile programs, he cannot make decisions on his own. He needs to report to the domestic authorities at any time, and whether to accept or not, and how to proceed in the second half of the negotiations, all depend on instructions.
To the right of Alaghi, in a black suit, with his right hand under his chin, is the Deputy Foreign Minister Lavasani, who is reading the negotiation points on the paper.
To the left of Alaghi, the tall man in a light-colored suit is Deputy Foreign Minister Babadi, who is taking notes with paper and pen.
The Iranian negotiation team has sent three ministers: one chief and two deputies, and also the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Baghaei, accompanied them.
ISNA said that the Iranian delegation has put forward a series of proposals, aimed at eliminating all excuses the United States has for Iran's peaceful nuclear program; these proposals will test the U.S.'s sincerity in pursuing diplomacy.
Iran is determined to reach a fair and reasonable agreement as soon as possible, believing that the U.S. and Iran have a historic opportunity.
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