Iran has expressed readiness to consider compromises to revive a nuclear agreement with the United States, provided Washington is open to lifting sanctions, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said in an interview with BBC.
He stated that Tehran is prepared to discuss limits on its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief but will not link the negotiations to other issues such as its missile programme.
Fresh talks scheduled in Geneva
Takht-Ravanchi confirmed that a second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place Tuesday in Geneva, following earlier discussions held in Oman this month.
According to reports, a US delegation including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is expected to meet Iranian officials, with Omani representatives mediating the dialogue.
Iran Insists on Uranium Enrichment Rights, Signals Readiness for Confidence-Building Measures
Takht-Ravanchi described the initial talks as moving “more or less in a positive direction,” though he cautioned that it is too early to determine their outcome.
Uranium enrichment remains key sticking point
Iran’s atomic energy leadership has indicated the country could dilute its most highly enriched uranium if all financial sanctions are lifted, highlighting Tehran’s willingness to negotiate.
However, Iran has reiterated it will not accept a complete halt to uranium enrichment — a major obstacle in previous negotiations, as Washington views enrichment within Iran as a potential pathway to nuclear weapons. Tehran continues to deny seeking nuclear arms.
Background: collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal
The current discussions aim to revive a framework similar to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which eased sanctions on Iran in return for curbs on its nuclear activities.
The agreement collapsed after then-US President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the pact during his first term, reversing a signature foreign-policy achievement of former President Barack Obama.
Diplomatic efforts now focus on whether both sides can bridge differences over sanctions relief and enrichment limits to restore a workable nuclear arrangement.
