"Iran has a peaceful nuclear programme... we are prepared to provide this assurance to any party or entity. We have nothing to hide in this regard," Araghchi said in a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Cairo.

 

He also said a nuclear deal would not be possible if the goal is to "deprive Iran of its peaceful nuclear activities".

 

"If the goal of the negotiations is to gain reassurance and confidence that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons, then in my view, reaching an agreement is possible," Araghchi said

 

"But if the goal is to deprive Iran of its peaceful activities, then certainly no agreement will be reached," he continued.