Tehran Washington Nuclear Talks: Preliminary Meetings in Geneva Under Omani Mediation
Iran Emphasizes Limits of Dialogue in Tehran Washington Nuclear Talks: Focus on Nuclear File and Sanctions Only
Iran and the United States held a new round of Tehran-Washington nuclear talks indirectly in Geneva today, under the mediation of Oman, aimed at discussing Iran’s nuclear file and the potential lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held discussions with his Omani counterpart, Badr Al-Busaidi, at the Omani Embassy in Geneva, while the U.S. side met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi before the talks began. Washington was informed of Tehran’s position on the framework for any potential future agreement.
The Iranian news agency IRNA quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei as emphasizing that lifting sanctions on Iran represents the highest priority for the Iranian delegation, noting that Tehran participates in these talks in good faith and expects the same approach from the U.S. side.
Negotiation Framework and Iranian Limits
During this round of indirect talks, Iran set clear red lines, according to the Russian news agency Novosti. The most prominent line is that the dialogue should be limited strictly to the nuclear file, without addressing Iran’s missile programs or regional issues. Tehran also affirmed that it will not abandon uranium enrichment, and that any U.S. proposals should focus solely on sanctions relief and the nuclear program.
According to the Iranian spokesperson, the primary goal of this round is to focus on “lifting all sanctions completely” and to keep the dialogue confined to the nuclear file, reflecting Tehran’s intention to separate nuclear program issues from other regional matters.
This round is part of a series of meetings intended to find common ground between Tehran and Washington ahead of any potential direct negotiations, demonstrating both sides’ efforts to avoid escalation and direct confrontation. It also highlights Oman’s mediating role in facilitating communication and reducing tensions.
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