Iran is looking to build on the momentum of nuclear
negotiations with the United States that resumed in Oman on Saturday,
after talks with Russia and China.
Omani officials have said a new round of US-Iran talks could
be held on May 03 in Europe. No formal decision has been taken as yet.
Iran's reach out to Britain, France and Germany, known as
the E3, suggests Tehran is keeping its options open and also wants to assess
where the Europeans stand on the possible re-imposition of UN sanctions before
October, when a resolution ratifying the 2015 accord expires.
Iran had communicated after last Saturday's talks with the
United States a proposal to meet possibly in Rome on Friday. Should that not be
possible, the Iranians also suggested discussions in Tehran before that date.
The second round of negotiations between Washington and
Tehran took place in Rome with Iran saying serious differences
remained.
The European and Western diplomats said the E3 were
assessing whether it was in their interest to meet Iran now or wait to see how
talks with Washington developed, but ruled out a meeting in Tehran.
"It is important to remain on the same page with all
parties to the 2015 deal. Therefore, meeting the E3 countries this week ahead
of the next round of talks with Americans would be useful," said the
Iranian official.
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