Iran is willing to consider compromises to reach a new nuclear agreement with the United States, but has set a key condition: Washington's readiness to discuss lifting sanctions. This was stated by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi in an interview with BBC.

According to the diplomat, further progress depends on the U.S. position. "The ball is in the Americans' court, who must prove they want an agreement," he noted, adding that with a serious approach from Washington, the path to a deal remains open.

Previously, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic settlement, but reaching an agreement with Tehran will be "very difficult."

The next round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Oman, is scheduled for February 24 in Geneva. In early February, the sides held consultations in Muscat involving Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff, and American advisor Jared Kushner.

The positions of the sides remain far apart: Tehran is only willing to discuss its nuclear program and the removal of sanctions, while Washington insists on expanding the agenda to include Iran's missile program and support for Hezbollah and Hamas groups.

Source: kun.uz