Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, held telephone talks Friday regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to statements released by both governments.
Araghchi, in a statement reported by Iran’s state news agency, Xinhua, and other sources, emphasized efforts to draft a negotiation framework grounded in mutual respect and shared interests. The discussion centered on preparations for a second round of indirect talks with Washington, which took place in Geneva on Tuesday.
Abdelatty welcomed the continuation of the diplomatic process, urging continued consultations to achieve a framework acceptable to all parties involved, Xinhua reported. The Egyptian Foreign Minister’s comments signal Cairo’s support for de-escalation and a negotiated resolution to tensions between Iran and the U.S.
The phone call between Araghchi and Abdelatty occurred as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump stated Thursday that Iran has a limited timeframe – 10 to 15 days – to reach an agreement on its nuclear program, warning of “really bad things” should a deal not be reached.
Separately on Friday, Araghchi likewise spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, discussing the current status of Iran’s nuclear program and the outcome of the recent U.S.-Iranian contacts in Geneva. Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s support for a negotiated solution based on respect for Iran’s rights and adherence to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not yet announced a date for the next round of indirect talks with the U.S.
