A possible breakthrough may be on the horizon as Iran signals that a deal with the United States is within reach.
Just days before crucial Geneva talks, Tehran has made it clear that diplomacy, not confrontation, should lead the way.
At the center of this renewed push is the upcoming Iran US nuclear deal talks, which are scheduled to hold Thursday in Geneva. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet with an Iranian delegation.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi struck an optimistic note ahead of the meeting. “We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests,” Araqchi wrote on X. He added that Tehran would pursue a “fair and equitable deal” as quickly as possible.
His remarks come despite increased U.S. military presence in the Middle East. However, Iran has warned it would respond forcefully if attacked.
Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi reinforced that message. “We will enter the negotiating room in Geneva with complete honesty and good faith,” he said, according to state media. Furthermore, he stressed that Iran is ready to take all necessary steps to finalize an agreement.
On the American side, diplomacy remains the official preference. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump supports talks. Nevertheless, she noted that military options remain available if required.
According to Reuters, a senior Iranian official revealed possible concessions. Tehran may send half of its highly enriched uranium abroad. In addition, the remaining stockpile could be diluted. Iran may also join a regional enrichment consortium.
In return, Iran wants recognition of its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment. Moreover, it seeks relief from economic sanctions that have strained its economy.
Previous talks collapsed over Washington’s demand that Iran end uranium enrichment entirely. Tehran has consistently rejected that condition. It maintains that its nuclear program serves civilian energy needs only.
Tensions escalated last June when the United States joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities. President Trump said the strikes “obliterated” key sites.
