US-Iran Negotiations Make Significant Progress, Iran Agrees to IAEA Inspectors' Return, Yellen Calls It a Key Step in Denuclearization

BlockBeats News, June 22nd - U.S. Vice President Vance announced on Monday that significant progress has been made in the Switzerland-Bushehr-Stockholm MEI negotiations, as Iran has agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to re-enter Iran. Vance characterized this concession as a "major milestone for the American people," describing it as the "first step towards achieving Iran's permanent denuclearization."

The negotiation process was not without challenges. Vance acknowledged the presence of "threats" and "complaints" during the talks but emphasized that the negotiations were still moving forward and had achieved tangible results. Over the weekend, Iran announced the closure of the Hormuz Strait, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement by attacking Lebanon, which temporarily strained the atmosphere of the talks. However, thanks to mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, the dialogue was able to continue.

Iran's Foreign Minister Alaraghi also sent positive signals via social media, stating that the negotiations had made "significant progress." He revealed specific outcomes, including exemptions for oil and petrochemical exports from sanctions, lifting of the blockade, release of some frozen assets, and support for Iran's reconstruction and development plans.

Regarding the regional situation, Vance stated that all parties had established mechanisms to prevent an escalation of tensions. The U.S. hopes to promote a comprehensive ceasefire in the region, including Hezbollah ceasing its attacks on Israel. He emphasized that progress in building a "conflict elimination mechanism" is currently "going very well."

In these negotiations, Iran's delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Gary Babadi. The main negotiating team has agreed for the Agreed Director Calibaf to return to Tehran, and technical discussions will continue in the coming days.