US State Department spokesman Ned Price pointed out that “diplomacy is the best way to impose restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program”, noting that “if Iran does not agree to a return to the nuclear agreement, we are again ready to go down the path of sanctions.”

During a press conference from Washington, he indicated that “we will make clear our views on the European proposal and return to the agreement as soon as Iran declares its commitment to it”, explaining that “what can be agreed on in the Iranian nuclear dossier is ready and we will not disclose our position, which we have conveyed to the Europeans.” .”

Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said: “Washington verbally agreed to our two demands during the recent talks in Vienna, and we have reached the beginning of the end for an agreement, but it depends on the American position. “, stating: “We are studying the proposed draft agreement in Europe, and we will send our final proposals by midnight”, noting that “if Washington responds flexibly to our proposals, we will reach an agreement, otherwise we will need more dialogue.”