These things show more flexibility than the US administration has presented so far and hint at a kind of policy change on U.S. sanctions policy. Recall that shortly after taking office, Biden said the U.S. would not lift sanctions on Iran in order to return it to the burden And providing.
Now, a senior official has made it clear that Tehran does not have to take the first step before the US. I do not know who will take the first step. I mean, it could happen at the same time, “he said.” If it doesn’t work out, it’s not because of the ‘who will be first’ thing, we will be pragmatic about it. “
About two weeks ago, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned the United States that the time for negotiations on its return to the nuclear deal and the lifting of sanctions on Iran was running out. Zarif claimed that Iran is expected to enter a presidential election soon, which will take place in June, during which it will not hold significant discussions on its nuclear project.
As you may recall, US President Joe Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and imposed harsh sanctions on Tehran, while Iran began violating the terms of the agreement.