US Official: ‘I Am Certain We Will Reach an Agreement with Iran’*

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US Official: ‘I Am Certain We Will Reach an Agreement with Iran’*
Tabnak, Iran
By Editorial
Translated By Michelle Quay
25 May 2014
Edited by Bora Mici

The most important point coming out of the latest round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 is as follows: Although no progress was made during the talks, nor was the drafting of the final written agreement begun, officials on both sides are talking definitively about the positive atmosphere and favorable conditions for reaching an agreement. The statements of one high-ranking American official, which were just released, can also be interpreted in this context.

According to reports from Tabnak, an American official told The Washington Post that although there remained significant gaps between Iran and the P5+1 nations regarding Iran's nuclear program, "the talks are moving in a serious direction," and the drafting process for the comprehensive agreement will begin soon.

This American official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, brought forward credible documents — which is highly unusual for American officials — and said, "I have complete confidence that we can complete the agreement drafting process by the July 20 deadline." Of course, continuing on, the official repeated the claims of other American officials [by saying] it was Iran that would have to make tough decisions in this regard, some of which would be "very difficult."

According to The Washington Post, the official made these statements during the course of a conference, which was held in order for the U.S. to express its views on the nuclear negotiations process with Iran: "We have been completely forthright and truthful with one another; as such, I don't think there is any doubt as to the positions of both sides. What we're focusing on is what we discuss inside (the negotiation) room, not what other people are saying on the outside."