April 19, 2025
Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of talks in Rome this weekend about Tehran's disputed uranium enrichment programme
Araqchi said the talks - the first between Iran and a Trump administration, including his 2017-2021 first term - took place in a "productive, calm and positive atmosphere"
Tehran has so far ignored his warning to negotiate
Tehran fears public anger over economic hardships could lead to mass protests
The two countries insist that all sanctions against Iran must be lifted before discussions can proceed
Gargash was due to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi
