Summary
- Iran’s interim foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, expressed readiness to resume discussions on the nuclear pact with the United States.
- The nuclear deal involving six major powers aimed to restrict Iran’s nuclear capabilities, but negotiations were halted when the U.S. exited the agreement in 2018.
- Despite facing renewed U.S. sanctions, Iran has remained part of the deal but scaled back its commitments.
- Iran is looking to strengthen ties with China, Russia, and its neighbors, and is also pushing for stronger measures against Israel amidst the Gaza conflict.