Iran and US Make Progress in Nuclear Negotiations

Geneva: Iran and the United States have reported progress in their ongoing nuclear negotiations, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is leading the talks, described the latest round in Geneva, Switzerland, as one of the most significant negotiations between the two nations. He mentioned that progress was made, with serious consideration given to the details of a potential agreement concerning Iran's nuclear program and US sanctions. Although they are nearing agreement on some issues, disagreements remain on others. The negotiations are set to resume soon, with the next round scheduled for Vienna, Austria, in less than a week.

According to Thai News Agency, Omani Foreign Minister Zeyed Badr al-Busaidi, acting as an indirect mediator, expressed on X that the talks had achieved significant progress and that further negotiations would take place shortly. Technical discussions are planned for Vienna this coming Monday.

The US negotiating team, led by President Donald Trump's special representative Steve Whitkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, has not yet commented on the talks. However, earlier media reports suggested that the Geneva negotiations were progressing positively, citing senior US officials. These extended discussions occur amid concerns of potential conflict in the Middle East, with President Trump threatening military action against Iran and the US continuing to deploy troops and weapons to the region.