“We don’t see any reasons to assert that the Iranian side is stalling this process,” she noted.

“Actually, this is not in its (Iran’s) interests either as Tehran has repeatedly stated because, while the JCPOA is stuck, illegitimate American sanctions continue to be in effect,” the diplomat explained.

According to the spokeswoman, Washington “has already regretted several times the fatal decision by the previous administration to end the nuclear deal with Iran” when the US unilaterally “simply ran away” from the JCPOA breaching the methods and ways of withdrawing from an agreement that US diplomats themselves developed.

“It is always more difficult to restore than to destroy,” the diplomat continued.

“Washington has to tangibly support its numerous promises to return to the JCPOA with practical action. It is obvious that the position of an offender of the UN Security Council resolution creates more and more discomfort for the Americans. On our part, we are doing everything necessary in order to help rectify the situation and we hope that intensive negotiating efforts at the Vienna venue will continue despite the counteraction of the opponents of the nuclear deal,” Zakharova added.

“We proceed from the premise that there is no alternative to the JCPOA,” the diplomat stressed.

“We are confident that its full implementation will have a favorable impact on the political climate in the Middle East and in the Persian Gulf region and, of course, will facilitate a decrease in tensions and the strengthening of trust in the region as well as make it possible to remove those acute issues in the humanitarian sphere that emerged in relation to such an illegitimate turn of events related to the US withdrawal from the deal,” she asserted.

“There is a clear understanding that the path to the stated objective lies through the American side amending all the committed violations and Tehran’s reciprocal steps on unfreezing the previously suspended voluntary obligations on limiting its nuclear activity,” she concluded.

“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss,” Price stated.

“They discussed the importance of continued coordination to deter any further Russian aggression against Ukraine and affirmed the consensus among Allies and partners to impose massive consequences and severe costs on Russia for such actions. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” he continued.

“The Secretary and his counterparts also discussed their shared concerns about the pace of developments in Iran’s nuclear program as time runs short for Tehran to return to the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action),” Price added.

Iranian officials have rejected western diplomats’ remarks about a deadline for reaching an agreement in Vienna talks, and stressed Tehran is only after a good agreement.

On Tuesday, Tehran gave upbeat view about talks that kicked off this week to salvage the nuclear deal with global powers, although western nations have claimed the negotiations are going too slowly.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has voiced optimism about the ongoing talks with the P4+1 group in Vienna, saying the negotiations are “on a good path”. He added Tehran believes that if the other sides continue talks in good faith and with seriousness, a win-win deal is possible in the near future.

On Wednesday, top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani said if the parties to the Vienna talks reach an agreement, the US must first lift anti-Iran sanctions and then Tehran, after verifying the sanctions removal, will conduct its nuclear activities in accordance with the nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Bagheri Kani made the comment after bilateral and multi-lateral meetings with the heads of the negotiating teams of the European troika and the EU’s Deputy Foreign Policy Chief Enrique Mora in Vienna.

Bagheri Kani also added talks are going on well.