Tehran, Nov 2, IRNA - Senior nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi has expressed gratitude for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei�s remarks in support of the nuclear team.

Araqchi, who serves as Iran's deputy foreign minister, on a post on his Instagram page thanked the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

In an address to Iranian diplomats on Sunday, the Leader expressed satisfaction with the efforts made by Iranian diplomats in the course of nuclear talks.

He called the nuclear diplomats �trustworthy� and �brave� who are trying to defend Iran's national interests.

By IRNA