Iran is studying EU proposal for informal nuclear talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Miniser Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that his government had not yet responded to the European proposal to invite Tehran and the US for informal talks on the 2015 nuclear accord – but is studying it. Three European ministers on Thursday extended the invitation to get around the impasse created by Iran’s insistence that the Biden administration make the first move towards dialogue on the accord, and lift sanctions, while Washington demands that Tehran return to full compliance with its terms.