Iran on Monday reiterated that the 'commitment for commitment' principle will serve as the guiding framework for nuclear negotiations. The statement came as talks between Tehran and world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal continue.
According to Iranian officials, this principle means Tehran will only implement its commitments after its partners—particularly the United States and European nations—have fully met the obligations they agreed to. This reflects Iran's hardline stance to ensure that every step in the negotiation process is reciprocal and balanced.
Iran's statement was made against a backdrop of rising tensions over its nuclear program, as talks in Vienna have yet to achieve a breakthrough. The negotiating parties—Iran, the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China—are working to find a solution to restore the agreement that the U.S. withdrew from in 2018.
The 'commitment for commitment' principle has been emphasized by Tehran many times in the past to prevent parties from exploiting negotiations to impose unfavorable conditions. Iran says it will consistently pursue this principle until a fair and sustainable deal is reached.
