IAEA chief’s presence helpful as Iran-US talks enter technical phase - spokesman

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States have entered detailed technical discussions on nuclear issues and sanctions relief, and the presence of International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is helpful in the process, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday.

“We have entered technical details in the nuclear and sanctions fields. One of the reasons for Mr. Grossi’s presence is that it is helpful in this process,” Baghaei said.

He added that the talks were expected to continue for another one to two hours.

Asked whether the negotiations were linked to developments involving Ukraine and Russia, Baghaei said, “No, absolutely not.”