Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, urged the countries involved in nuclear talks with Iran to pursue any actions related to the lifting of sanctions in a unified manner and according to a coordinated plan. Merkel's reaction comes as Russia announced a day earlier that it would deliver the S-300 missile defense system to Iran, a decision opposed by the United States and Israel. According to Reuters, on Tuesday, April 14, the German Chancellor welcomed the agreement reached in Lausanne and, in response to a question about Moscow's action to lift the ban on delivering the S-300 system to Iran, stated that she urges everyone to act united in the process of lifting sanctions as much as possible. In Berlin, during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of India, she added, 'A lot of work has been done in negotiations with Iran, and there is still much to be done that must be pursued in cooperation with the 1+5 countries.' Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced that nuclear negotiations at the deputy foreign ministers' level would continue from the beginning of May. Iran and the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany reached a general framework agreement in early April, and now they are expected to finalize the writing of a comprehensive agreement regarding Tehran's nuclear program by the end of June. According to Reuters, Zarif, during a visit to Spain, stated, 'From next week, we will pursue the writing of the executive agreement at the deputy level.' The report indicates that despite the announced understanding in Lausanne within the general framework, both sides are still negotiating some details, including the process of lifting sanctions, and there are differences of opinion. The Iranian Foreign Minister mentioned that this is a legal and complex task, and lawyers from both sides are discussing and reviewing each item. He did not provide details on which country would host the next round of talks.
German Chancellor Calls for Unity Among 1+5 to Lift Sanctions on Iran
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for unity among the 1+5 countries in lifting sanctions on Iran, especially after Russia's decision to deliver the S-300 missile system to Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif announced that nuclear negotiations will continue at the deputy level starting May 1, with a comprehensive agreement expected by the end of June. This situation highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of international negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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Merkel urges unity among 1+5 to lift sanctions on Iran amidst Russia's missile system delivery.
- Angela Merkel announce 1+5 countries
- Iran and 1+5 countries negotiate Iran's nuclear program
- Russia deliver Iran
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Merkel's call for unity highlights the complexities of negotiating sanctions relief amidst geopolitical tensions.
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