Geneva (AsiaNews / Agencies) - There is cautious optimism today in Geneva over a resuption of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue. This is due to the new course of relations with Iran in the initial stages of the Rouhani Presidency.
The talks include the Islamic Republic and the other the "5 +1" , the five members of the Security Council (United States, Russia, China, Britain and France) plus Germany. The meetings follow Rouhani's visit to New York - and phone call with Obama - and the resumption of contact with the "5 +1" last month, after the total failure of the previous round of talks , held in April in Kazakhstan.
Westerners basically put on the table the proposed suspension of sanctions as long as Tehran accepts limitations and controls.
The Iranian side are announcing a proposal , as yet undisclosed , but regarding which the deputy foreign minister and number two in the negotiating team , Abbas Araghci , spoke to the official IRNA news of " six months " needed for a comprehensive agreement, " if there is good will. "
The Americans are particularly pushing for an agreement, and in recent days have also reassured Israel, which still does not believe in the good faith of Tehran. Yesterday , Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated that making concessions to the Iranians would be a " historic mistake ."
No one expects the conclusion of an agreement in these two days of meetings, but the Iranian Foreign Minister , Javad Zarif said he hoped that on Wednesday there will be talk of a roadmap .
