In an interview with Ensaf news website, Ali Abdolalizadeh, noted that the government’s plan is transparent and it is ready for talks, saying US can invest in Iran once sanctions are lifted.
Abdolalizadeh, however, highlighted that Iran’s readiness for negotiations depends on the US not engaging in deceitful tactics.
He explained that while strategic maneuvering is natural in negotiations, deceit involves reneging on agreements when forced to make concessions.
The moderate official pointed out American companies, particularly multinational ones, could find Iran’s oil and gas industry attractive for investment.
Abdolalizadeh expressed concern over losing resources in shared energy fields, citing Qatar’s progress with the help of European and American multinationals, while Iran struggles due to sanctions.
He also mentioned that after the JCPOA nuclear deal, Iran welcomed cooperation from all countries except the US, raising questions about why American companies were excluded. He noted that while the Obama administration downplayed the issue, Trump threatened to tear up the JCPOA, leading to mutual regret.