Nuclear deal to improve ties with Persian Gulf states: Iranian deputy FM

Iran said Thursday that the recent nuclear deal could serve as an opportunity for enhanced cooperation with its Gulf neighbors.

Trade and economy has always been an important aspect in Tehran's relations with its Persian Gulf neighbors, and these countries would top Iran's trade plans after the nuclear deal takes effect early next year, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, according to Tasnim news agency.

He added that extensive business cooperation with neighbors can turn the current security atmosphere in the region into cooperation and mutual trust, as no country in the Middle East would benefit from a tense atmosphere.

Under a historic nuclear deal signed on July 14 in Vienna, Austria, by Iran and the P5+1 group, namely Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States, plus Germany, Iran would improve the transparency of its nuclear plan in exchange for international and Western sanctions relief.

For Tehran, the nuclear agreement has brought about new conditions and it has started new talks with regional states on various issues including the fight against terrorism in a unified front.

The proponents of the deal argue that it would result in geographical ambience, reformulate stability and consolidate regional clout. Endit