Russia offers to mediate US-Iran dialogue on nuclear programme

Russia offers to mediate US-Iran dialogue on nuclear programme
Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter's nuclear programme / bne IntelliNews
By bnm Tehran bureau April 1, 2025

Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter’s nuclear programme, International Affairs magazine reported on April 1.

"Russia is ready to offer its good services here to Washington, Tehran and everyone who is interested in this," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated in an interview with the publication.

The offer comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear activities and broader geopolitical friction between Washington and Tehran. Trump reportedly claimed in a recent interview with NBC News that "if Iran doesn't agree, it will be bombed; bombed in a way they have never seen before."

In response to this threat, Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss ambassador in Tehran, who represents US interests in the country, to deliver an official warning note. The Iranian official condemned the "provocative and illegal" statements by the US President and emphasised Iran's determination to respond "decisively and immediately to any threat."

Ryabkov also condemned President Trump's threats and ultimatums to Iran.

The senior diplomat warned that potential American military action could have "catastrophic" consequences for the entire Middle East region.

In another update, Ryabkov referred to the transatlantic relations and said that the United States would remain committed to the North Atlantic Alliance. He suggested that Washington's rhetoric toward European allies is primarily aimed at encouraging them to increase their defence spending.

Russia's proposal positions Moscow as a potential intermediary in one of the most complex diplomatic challenges in the Middle East, though it remains unclear how the offer might be received by either the United States or Iran.Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter’s nuclear programme, International Affairs magazine reported on April 1.

"Russia is ready to offer its good services here to Washington, Tehran and everyone who is interested in this," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated in an interview with the publication.

The offer comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear activities and broader geopolitical friction between Washington and Tehran. Trump reportedly claimed in a recent interview with NBC News that "if Iran doesn't agree, it will be bombed; bombed in a way they have never seen before."

In response to this threat, Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss ambassador in Tehran, who represents US interests in the country, to deliver an official warning note. The Iranian official condemned the "provocative and illegal" statements by the US President and emphasised Iran's determination to respond "decisively and immediately to any threat."

Ryabkov also condemned President Trump's threats and ultimatums to Iran.

The senior diplomat warned that potential American military action could have "catastrophic" consequences for the entire Middle East region.

In another update, Ryabkov referred to the transatlantic relations and said that the United States would remain committed to the North Atlantic Alliance. He suggested that Washington's rhetoric toward European allies is primarily aimed at encouraging them to increase their defence spending.

Russia's proposal positions Moscow as a potential intermediary in one of the most complex diplomatic challenges in the Middle East, though it remains unclear how the offer might be received by either the United States or Iran.

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