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Iran nuclear negotiations
Iran has signalled a conditional willingness to compromise in nuclear negotiations, telling mediators and international journalists it would discuss limits on its nuclear activities if the United States offers sanctions relief.
““the ball is in America’s court,” deputy foreign minister Takht‑Ravanchi said.”
Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht‑Ravanchi (also referred to in some reports as Ali Bagheri Kani) repeatedly framed the choice as dependent on U.S. action, saying "the ball … in America’s court."
He described earlier Oman‑mediated contacts as at least partly positive while preparing for a second round in Geneva.
Multiple outlets quote Iranian officials insisting Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons but is open to diplomatic steps if sanctions are seriously addressed.
Iran nuclear negotiation stance
Several outlets say Tehran offered to dilute or temporarily suspend enrichment of uranium at about 60% purity and to consider sending low-enriched material abroad, with Russia mentioned as a possible recipient.
Iranian officials and state representatives reject demands for "zero enrichment."
They refuse to make their ballistic-missile programme part of the nuclear talks and insist any deal must include sanctions relief.
Mediator talks and U.S. roles
Diplomatic channels are active but politically fraught.
“The comments precede a second round of indirect talks in Geneva after a first meeting in Oman that Takht‑Ravanchi called 'more or less positive.' A US delegation reportedly including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is expected to attend.”
Reports say a first round of indirect talks occurred in Oman and were 'more or less positive,' and delegations were preparing for a second mediator-led round in Geneva.
Coverage identifies U.S. envoys including Steve Witkoff, and in some reports Jared Kushner, as part of the American team.
Coverage notes at least one round involved a senior U.S. military commander in the region, details that different outlets emphasise to varying degrees.
Pressure around negotiations
Diplomatic offers are unfolding against a pronounced military and economic pressure campaign.
Reports describe U.S. steps to curb Iranian oil exports, coordinated measures with Israel, new tariffs signalling economic pressure, and an increased U.S. naval and carrier presence in the region.
Some outlets say U.S. planners are drawing up contingency plans for strikes that could last weeks.
Iranian officials warned that military escalation would be 'traumatic' and said Iran would respond if threatened.
These developments underscore how fragile negotiations remain.
Iran talks and politics
Domestic and regional politics shape Iran's negotiating posture.
“Tehran insisted that sanctions relief be part of negotiations, rejected demands for 'zero enrichment,' and refused to negotiate its ballistic‑missile programme, framing any deal as contingent on U.S. concessions.”
Coverage repeatedly notes Tehran's refusal to link nuclear talks to its ballistic-missile programme or to broader regional activity.
Coverage also flags that the talks occur amid a harsh domestic crackdown that critics say undermines Tehran's diplomatic standing.
Rights-group concerns and reports of violent suppression of protests appear across multiple outlets.
Analysts cited by some sources warn that verification, scope, and U.S. domestic politics will complicate any deal even if Iran shows tactical flexibility.