Iran-six nuclear agreement on roadmap unlikely to happen soon : expert
A nuclear agreement on roadmap between Iran and the P5+1 group
unlikely to happen soon, Iranian political analyst, author of book
on Iran's nuclear program, Mehdi Mahdavi Azad told Trend news
agency.
The U.S. and its Western allies suspect Iran of developing a
nuclear weapon - something that Iran denies. The Islamic Republic
has on numerous occasions stated that it does not seek to develop
nuclear weapons, using nuclear energy for medical researches
instead.
Iran's FM Mohammad Javad Zarif, during his visit in France, told
France24 that a framework deal with world powers on its nuclear
work was "possible this week", although it was not necessary to
hold to any such deadline.
"I believe that if we don't make a breakthrough at this round it's
not a disaster," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told France
24 television. "A lot of work has to be done, but there is a great
deal of mistrust in Iran."
Mehdi Mahdavi Azad believes for the time being, Iran and P5+1 are
discussing a common roadmap which would decrease concerns of the
West, and ease sanctions on Iran step by step. He said this would
not be the final agreement.
"Both sides try to keep the roadmap classified," he said. "Reaching
an agreement on roadmap is difficult and can not be achieved in the
latest round of discussions on November 7 and 8."
"West is concerned about Iran's Fordow nuclear power plant, and the
Arak heavy water nuclear reactor," Azad said, adding that the other
side wants Iran to suspend oart of its uranium enrichment
production.
"The Western side is ready to accept Iran enriching uranium at 5
percent level," he said.