Iran demotes chief nuclear negotiator
The Hindu
Iran has demoted its chief nuclear negotiator, replacing him with an opponent of concessions to the West in the talks, state media reported. Abbas Araghchi was one of the key negotiators of the 2015 d
Iran has demoted its chief nuclear negotiator, replacing him with an opponent of concessions to the West in the talks, state media reported. Abbas Araghchi was one of the key negotiators of the 2015 deal, which was abandoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, but his role in the talks will now be limited to that of a adviser.
Analysts said the reshuffle was intended as a warning that a much tougher policy could lie ahead if talks drag on over bringing Washington back into a landmark nuclear deal that was abandoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Abbas Araghchi was one of the key negotiators of the 2015 agreement but his role in the talks will now be limited to that of Ministry adviser, state media said.
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