The talks, he added, focused on bilateral and regional issues, which we consider that welcomed in all forms and levels.

‘The two countries and the region are interested in reducing tensions and hope to reach a meaningful understanding that will help change the atmosphere,’ Khatibzadeh said.

Regarding the nuclear talks in Vienna, Austria, the spokesman said that they entered the phase of drafting a joint statement and lifting anti-Iran punitive measures.

However, these reports are being reviewed by relevant authorities in Iran and the results and decisions are passed on to the negotiating team, the diplomat said.

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