JCPOA revival talks not based on Iran's trust in Americans

Kan'ani 

TEHRAN, (MNA) – The JCPOA was not a result of Iran's trust in the Americans, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said, adding that the talks to revive the JCPOA is not based on the trust in the American government.

Iran follows the negotiations related to JCPOA and sanctions removal based on realizing national interests, Nasser Kan'ani said in his weekly presser, adding that Iran has always considered national interests as its red lines.

Iran is ready to follow up the process of talks and summarize the negotiations within the framework of the red lines and declared interests, he added.

The view of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the American government is clear, he said, adding that Iran has never engaged in talks with the American government based on trust.

The JCPOA was not a product of Iran's trust in America, he said, adding that the continuation of negotiations to revive the JCPOA and lift the oppressive sanctions is not based on the trust of the Iranian government and people in the American regime.

The Iranian side has shown that it adheres to the JCPOA and acted responsibly toward the implementation of the agreement, Kan'ani underlined.

On Riyadh-Tel Aviv ties normalization

Reacting to Biden's recent claims about the possibility of reaching an agreement between Riyadh and Tel Aviv to normalize relations, he said, "Any step taken by the Islamic governments towards the recognition of the Zionist regime is not for the benefit of the Palestinian nation and cause, nor for peace, stability, peace, and security in the region. This regime has followed its security strategy in instability."

Iran wants peace in Niger

Iran carefully follows Niger's developments, he said in reaction to the military coup in this country.

Dialogue is the solution to the problems between the internal parties of this country, said, expressing hope that the process of development in this country will lead to peace, stability, and providing opinions. People of this country go ahead.

Iran wants peace and stability in Niger, he added.

Iran BRICS membership to realize economic goals

Referring to the meeting of BRICS leaders in South Africa in the presence of Iranian president Raeisi, he said, "As an important country applying for BRICS membership, Iran has shown and announced its serious interest in strengthening cooperation with this group. BRICS members attach special importance and status to Iran, he said."

If Iran becomes a member of this group, its economic capacities will help to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the framework of BRICS economic goals, he noted.

Iran serious in persuing its rights 

Regarding the Iranian government's decision to initiate legal proceedings against South Korea over Iran’s blocked assets, he said, "This action of the Iranian government is a clear message to South Korea that the Iranian government is very serious in asserting its rights and the rights of the Iranian people."

That Iran will continue its actions at different levels to fulfill the rights of the Iranian nation seriously and will not allow the rights of the nation to be violated, Kan'ani added.