Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that Tehran is ready to discuss compromises on its nuclear program if Washington is willing to consider lifting economic sanctions. He emphasized that Iran seeks reciprocal flexibility to reach a viable agreement without linking nuclear talks to other issues, including missile development.
Takht-Ravanchi confirmed that a second round of nuclear talks will take place on Tuesday in Geneva. These discussions follow initial meetings held earlier this month in Oman, where both sides explored potential compromises and steps toward reviving negotiations stalled since the US withdrawal from the 2015 deal.
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The Iranian diplomat noted that initial talks have been “more or less in a positive direction,” though it remains too early to assess concrete outcomes. He stressed Tehran’s position that zero uranium enrichment is unacceptable, but Iran is willing to consider diluting its most highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief.
A US delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is scheduled to meet Iranian officials with Omani representatives mediating the discussions. Tehran aims to secure the removal of all financial sanctions while maintaining key nuclear capabilities, presenting a pathway for compromise without conceding strategic autonomy.
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Iranian authorities reiterated that their nuclear program is peaceful and not intended to produce weapons, countering US concerns over enrichment. The Deputy Foreign Minister highlighted that reciprocal measures from Washington could revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the 2015 agreement that Trump had exited during his first term.
Observers say these talks mark an important moment in US-Iran relations, with both sides cautiously signaling willingness to negotiate. Experts emphasize that successful negotiations could lead to regional stability, easing economic pressures on Iran while addressing global nuclear non-proliferation concerns.