Source: Iran Will Inform Russia First If It Enters Talks with the U.S.
Sputnik News, Moscow, April 4 — According to an Iranian diplomatic source speaking to reporters, if Iran decides to enter negotiations with the United States, it will inform friendly countries, including Russia.
He said: “If Iran decides to negotiate with the United States, it will inform its friends, including Russia.”
He added that Iran is willing to maintain full transparency with Russia on this issue.
Previously, U.S. President Trump stated that Washington and Tehran had conducted productive talks. The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied direct dialogue but acknowledged that Tehran had received messages from the U.S. through intermediaries expressing a desire to initiate talks to end the conflict.
The source also told reporters that Tehran has asked Russia not to allow Bahrain’s draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz to pass, as the draft would only complicate the situation further.
Earlier, the Financial Times cited sources reporting that the UAE is working with Bahrain to draft a UN Security Council resolution that would authorize actions to restore safety in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the newspaper’s sources indicated that Russia and China might oppose such a move.
The source said: “Iran has requested that Russia prevent Bahrain’s draft resolution from being adopted, as it would only make the situation more complicated.”
He noted that although discussions are ongoing within Iran’s parliament and society about withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran remains a party to the treaty and continues to fulfill its obligations.
He emphasized: “Exiting the Non-Proliferation Treaty is currently only under discussion in Iran’s parliament and society. While there is public sentiment favoring withdrawal and widespread dissatisfaction with the International Atomic Energy Agency, we are still part of the treaty and fulfilling our commitments.”
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bajae stressed that despite the ongoing discussions about exiting the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran does not seek nuclear weapons.
On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes targeting locations inside Iran, including in Tehran. Reports indicate the attacks caused destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Iran retaliated against Israeli territory and U.S. military facilities in the Middle East.
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