The US said on Friday it remained uncertain if a nuclear deal with Iran can be revived after the EU gave an upbeat assessment of a trip to Tehran.
A State Department spokesperson voiced appreciation for envoy Enrique Mora’s visit but added: “That said, at this point a deal remains far from certain.” The spokesperson said: “Iran needs to decide whether it insists on extraneous conditions and whether it wants to conclude a deal quickly, which we believe would serve all sides’ interests.
“We and our partners are ready, and have been for some time. It’s now up to Iran.” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell earlier said in Germany that stalled negotiations with Iran have been “reopened” after Mora’s trip.
US President Joe Biden favours returning to the accord scrapped by his predecessor Donald Trump but he has reject