The United States and Iran concluded a new round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, with mediators from Oman saying the talks produced “significant progress” even though no formal agreement was reached.
The third round of diplomacy, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, focused on key differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme and potential sanctions relief. After several hours of intense discussion between U.S. envoys — including presidential advisers and special representatives — and Iranian negotiators led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Albusaidi told reporters that both sides made constructive moves and “creative and positive ideas” were exchanged.
While deep gaps remain on core issues like uranium enrichment and the lifting of economic sanctions, officials agreed technical-level discussions will take place next week in Vienna, where experts from both sides and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are expected to examine detailed proposals and work toward narrowing outstanding differences.
Iran’s Araghchi described the Geneva talks as intense and serious, noting progress in elements that could form parts of a broader agreement. U.S. officials have not commented publicly on the outcome, but the extension of technical talks keeps diplomatic options alive amid persistent concerns about regional tensions and the potential for escalation.
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