The recent military conflict between Iran and Israel has sparked speculation that Tehran’s leadership is using this as leverage to restart negotiations on the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement. The agreement, originally reached during the Obama administration, faced a setback when the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew in 2018, leading to a deadlock in August 2022.
According to reports from Iranian media, Iran is now in contact with the United States to resume negotiations on the nuclear agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian confirmed that he held discussions on the agreement while in New York, signaling Iran’s openness to diplomatic solutions in the Middle East.
Experts suggest that Iran’s current outreach to the United States is driven by several considerations. Firstly, Iran aims to resume contact on nuclear issues following previous positive developments before the Gaza conflict interrupted talks. Secondly, Iran is looking to preempt new sanctions imposed by Western countries post the April 13 attack on Israel. Finally, Iran seeks to shift from passive to proactive diplomacy and alleviate the isolation imposed by the US and Europe in recent years.
The potential visit of International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi to Tehran is also seen as part of Iran’s strategy to engage in nuclear negotiations. As tensions remain high in the region, the resumption of talks could have significant implications for the future of the Iran nuclear agreement.
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