Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson posited that “the Americans are procrastinating [in the JCPOA negotiations] and there is inaction from the European sides… America and Europe need an agreement more than Iran”. The spokesperson also underscored that “the exchange of prisoners with Washington is a separate issue and it has nothing to do with the process of negotiations to revive the 2015 pact”. In related remarks, the EU facilitator of the nuclear talks described Iran’s response to European proposals as “reasonable”, adding: “It was transmitted to the U.S. which has not yet responded formally… I hope the response will put an end to the negotiations”.