Iran is willing to negotiate on various issues if the US is prepared to discuss sanctions, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue amid increasing economic pressure from the US.
A recent call for diplomacy comes amid ongoing behind-the-scenes negotiations aimed at reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington. As these discussions unfold, media reports indicate that the US is looking to increase economic pressure on Iran. In an interview with Bloomberg, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump prefers to reach an agreement with Tehran, although he acknowledged the difficulty of achieving this.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi, speaking to the BBC, emphasized that the choice is on the American side and that they must demonstrate a willingness to reach an agreement with Tehran. He believes that if the US shows genuine intent, both parties can move towards finalizing an accord. The diplomat affirmed that Iran is open to discussing its nuclear program and other related issues, provided that sanctions are also on the negotiation table.
Takht Ravanchi pointed out that it is unacceptable to expect Iran to fulfill certain demands while the US refuses to address its unilateral sanctions. The diplomat's remarks signal a potentially pivotal moment in US-Iran relations, highlighting Iran's readiness to engage in talks but also its insistence on reciprocal gestures from the US regarding sanctions.
