German Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State to discuss Iran-US agreement. The two leaders expressed a shared commitment to security in the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran has denied reports of bilateral talks.
America and Germany share common concern on Iran
Washington DC [यूएस]June 30 (ANI): On Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Johann Waddefull discussed the MOU between Iran and the US with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. During this, the need to ensure safe and free movement through the Strait of Hormuz was emphasized.
In a post on X, the German Foreign Office formally welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran to stop mutual attacks and resume negotiations. It has been described as an “important step” that provides an important opportunity for diplomacy. “The agreement between the United States and Iran to cease mutual attacks and continue dialogue is an important step forward. It creates an opportunity for diplomacy in an extremely delicate situation,” the post reads.
Among various topics discussed, both stressed the need for maritime security. It was highlighted that any final agreement must also decisively address Iran’s nuclear program so that it “can never again become a threat.” It added, “The priority now is to reach a lasting solution that ensures safe and free movement through the #StraitOfHormuz and, in particular, addresses Iran’s nuclear program, which should never again pose a threat.”
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave his opinion on the talks and confirmed that the two leaders expressed a shared resolve to ensure that Iran can never “acquire or develop” nuclear weapons. He wrote, “Today met with German Foreign Minister @AussenMinDE to discuss the situation in the Middle East and reiterated our shared commitment to ensuring that Iran never acquires or develops nuclear weapons. We also reaffirmed the need for NATO burden shifting and lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.”
Iran denies news of bilateral talks
At the same time, Iran has categorically denied reports of any upcoming bilateral talks with the United States and confirmed that no talks at any level are scheduled between the two countries in the coming days. It also said that an Iranian delegation would visit Doha to follow up on the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
According to Tasnim news agency, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai clarified that Tehran is strictly giving priority to the technical implementation of the existing MOU rather than starting new political negotiations. According to the agency, as part of this operational focus, Baghai announced that an expert delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran will be sent to Doha, Qatar this week. (ANI)
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