Former Iranian diplomat says US needs talks with Iran, urges Persian Gulf investment ties

A former senior Iranian diplomat said Thursday that the United States is now in urgent need of negotiations with Iran, and that Tehran should seize the opportunity to rebuild regional ties and economic influence, state media reported.

“The US is in serious need of dialogue with Iran,” Mohammad Hossein Adeli, a former central bank chief and ambassador, said at a conference on the Persian Gulf. “If we use this opportunity wisely, Iran can reopen its path into the region.”

Adeli urged Iran to forge a comprehensive partnership with Saudi Arabia and expand direct foreign investment with Persian Gulf states, suggesting that Riyadh could invest in Iran’s renewable energy sector. He said Tehran should prioritize cross-border infrastructure in electricity and gas.