Iran-US talks held in constructive atmosphere

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reported that the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States took place in a more “constructive” atmosphere in Geneva, compared to previous discussions held in Oman. In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, he noted that the talks led to a general agreement on guiding principles that will inform future negotiations regarding a potential nuclear agreement.

Although he acknowledged that reaching a final agreement would take time, the diplomatic process has begun to clarify the steps needed forward. No date has been set for the next round of talks, but both sides have committed to working on draft texts for a potential agreement and exchanging them before scheduling further discussions.

Concurrently, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that any threats from US President Donald Trump, who recently suggested military action against Iran, would not succeed in undermining the Islamic Republic. The first round of these indirect talks occurred on February 6 in Muscat, amidst ongoing tensions and a buildup of US military forces in the region.