Iran has indicated it is prepared to make compromises in nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided Washington shows a willingness to discuss the lifting of economic sanctions, senior Iranian officials said Sunday.
In an interview with the BBC, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran is ready to discuss restrictions on its nuclear program in exchange for alleviation of U.S. sanctions, an issue that has stalled talks for years. He confirmed that a second round of negotiations is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Geneva, following an initial set of indirect discussions mediated in Oman earlier this month.
“Initial talks went more or less in a positive direction, but it is too early to judge,” Takht-Ravanchi told the broadcaster. He emphasized that Iran’s willingness to compromise hinges on concrete engagement by Washington on sanctions relief.
Iran has repeatedly ruled out linking discussions on its missile program and other issues to the nuclear talks, a U.S. and Israeli demand, but remains focused on reaching a deal that would ease tensions and provide economic relief.
One of Tehran’s proposals reportedly includes diluting its most highly enriched uranium, currently near weapons-grade levels, if the U.S. agrees to lift all financial sanctions, though officials stressed no agreement has been reached.
The talks come amid heightened geopolitical strain, including U.S. military deployments in the Middle East and ongoing regional conflicts. Iran continues to insist its nuclear program is peaceful, while Washington has sought strict curbs on enrichment and greater transparency measures.
Negotiators from both sides, including U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to attend the Geneva session under Omani mediation.