Hossein Simaei Sarraf, Iran's Minister of Science, in an exclusive interview with CNN TÜRK, while expressing appreciation for President Erdoğan's constructive role, detailed Iran's 60-day strategy for technical negotiations following the recent agreement with Washington.
Hossein Simaei Sarraf, Iran's Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, detailed his country's positions on recent diplomatic developments in an exclusive interview with CNN TÜRK conducted during his visit to Ankara. In the interview conducted by Büşra Arslantaş, he expressed his and the Iranian government's gratitude to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of Turkey, and the people of this country [2][4]. These remarks come as the region has recently moved past intense military tension.
Appreciation for Turkey's Mediation Role The Iranian minister began by emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations between Tehran and Ankara. Referring to Turkey's moral and political support during the crisis, he stated: "We sincerely thank Mr. Erdoğan and the great nation of Turkey for always standing by us" [2]. Simaei Sarraf considered Turkey's role as a strategic neighbor vital in facilitating regional dialogues and emphasized that Iran always seeks to strengthen bonds with neighboring countries.
60-Day Strategy and Technical Negotiations The main focus of this conversation was the explanation of the "60-day roadmap" formed after the signing of a memorandum of understanding on June 18, 2026, between Iran and the United States in Switzerland [1]. Responding to a question about Tehran's next steps, Simaei Sarraf said: "Our strategy in this 60-day period is goodwill and fulfillment of promises. We are ready for peace, and our technical teams are prepared to discuss the details of the nuclear program and the removal of sanctions" [2][5].
This 60-day period, which began in late June, is intended to address complex issues such as uranium enrichment levels and verification mechanisms. However, the Iranian minister clarified that despite being at the negotiating table, Tehran remains skeptical of the US government's true intentions and will proceed with these negotiations with full caution [2].
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Peace Horizons Another important point of this interview was the reference to the state of energy security in the region. Following recent agreements, reports indicate the start of the process for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the demining of this vital waterway [1][3]. Simaei Sarraf emphasized that Iran has never sought war and that stability in the Persian Gulf is in the interest of all regional countries. He noted that if the other side remains committed to its obligations in the Geneva memorandum of understanding, the region could witness an era of economic stability and reduced military tensions [2]. This dialogue demonstrates Tehran's desire to use active diplomacy to exit international deadlocks, relying on the support of regional partners such as Turkey.
Hossein Simaei Sarraf, Iran's Minister of Science, in an exclusive interview with Büşra Arslantaş from CNN TÜRK.
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