Europeans seeking either to reinstate sanctions or extend JCPOA
National interests may require Iran to engage in talks with US
Representatives from Iran and the European troika – France, the UK, and Germany – launched a new round of talks in Geneva on Friday, following several years of strained relations. With both sides agreeing to continue the talks, the question now is whether we can be optimistic about a breakthrough and the US, under Donald Trump’s presidency, will eventually join the negotiations. Iran Daily spoke with Sasan Karimi, a scholar and researcher on international issues, to explore these issues.
By Ebrahim Behnam
Staff writer
IRAN DAILY: The first round of new talks between Iran and Europe took place on Friday, attended by deputy foreign ministers from Iran, the UK, France, and Germany. According to official statements, both sides have agreed to continue the talks. Given the strained relations between Iran and Europe over the past three years, can we regard the decision to continue talks as a positive sign?
KARIMI: Yes, we can be optimistic that the continuation of talks will enable both sides to reach agreements on contentious issues and existing challenges.
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