Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdolalhian said Saturday that the U.S. has sent a signal in recent days of its determination and goodwill to reach an agreement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and that Iran calls on the Americans to demonstrate their goodwill, Mehr reports.

Amir Abdolalhian noted that his meetings with his counterparts from different countries were aimed at lifting sanctions against Iran.

According to the Iranian foreign minister, in his meetings with the EU and E3 he said that Iran has the necessary determination and seriousness to reach a deal, and it is the U.S. side that must show the courage to take action.

The U.S. side has often said in recent days that they have the necessary determination and goodwill to reach a deal, according to Amir Abdollahian, who also said that Iran responded to the Americans that they must show their determination and goodwill and translate it into action.

The Iranian foreign minister also noted President Ebrahim Raisi's frank speech at the UN General Assembly and his emphasis on multilateralism and criticism of unilateralism, saying it was noticed by world leaders.