Iran pursuing three-step approach at Moscow talks

MOSCOW, June 19 (MNA) -- The Mehr News Agency quoted an Iranian diplomat in Moscow, who spoke on condition of anonymity, as saying on Monday that Iran was pursuing a three-step approach during the talks. According to the official, the first step is “to criticize the 5+1 group for not using opportunities for a month since the Baghdad talks and not arranging meetings between deputies.” The second step is “to enter serious and content-based talks about what the 5+1 is seeking to negotiate,” he said, adding that the third step is “to explain the five points that Iran had proposed in Baghdad in a clearer way so that the 5+1 group’s commitment to engage in serious negotiations on these points will be put to the test.” In addition, the Iranian diplomat stated, “Iran has prepared clear and well-documented responses, based on the NPT, to the West’s proposals.” Before the talks, Saeed Jalili, who is the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council,said that the Moscow talks would show if the 5+1 group wants to see Iran making progress.