US EditionDeal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says
Iranian and U.S. officials aim for a nuclear deal focused on uranium enrichment limits and sanctions relief amid rising regional military tensions, with diplomacy emphasized as essential.
- On Feb 24, 2026, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Iran is ready to take any necessary steps to reach a deal with the US and will enter Geneva talks in good faith.
- With a tight timetable emerging, last year's indirect talks failed largely because Washington demanded Iran halt uranium enrichment, amid US military buildup in the Persian Gulf.
- Tehran's technical proposal includes sending half the enriched uranium abroad, joining a regional enrichment consortium, and seeking US recognition and sanctions relief, with Takht-Ravanchi saying, `We are ready to discuss this and other issues related to our programme if they are ready to talk about sanctions`.
- Takht-Ravanchi warned that `If there is an attack or aggression against Iran, we will respond according to our defence plans... A US attack on Iran is a real gamble`, raising immediate risks of retaliation against US bases.
- The negotiations are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva, where US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet an Iranian delegation as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a deal is within reach if diplomacy is prioritised and Iran aims for a fair, equitable deal swiftly.
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