Iranian official: Talks with United States likely to succeed
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- Senior Iranian official says chances of success in talks with the United States are high.
- Third round of nuclear negotiations held in Geneva under Omani mediation.
A senior Iranian official said Thursday that the atmosphere of negotiations with the United States in Geneva was positive, adding that the chances of success are high unless “those seeking war” sabotage the process.
The unnamed official, described as “senior” in remarks to Al Jazeera, said Washington’s position in the latest round of talks had moved closer to “realities on the ground”.
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He added that technical discussions have effectively begun and that the tone of engagement with the American side was constructive.
Warning against escalation
The official stressed that prospects for a breakthrough remain strong provided that parties pushing for escalation and war do not derail the negotiations.
Earlier Thursday, the Swiss city of Geneva hosted a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman.
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The renewed dialogue follows a pause after joint Israeli and American attacks on Iran in June 2025. Talks resumed in Oman on February 6, with a second round held in Geneva on February 18 under Omani sponsorship.
Key demands
Washington has called on Tehran to halt all uranium enrichment activities, transfer enriched uranium abroad, and abandon its ballistic missile program. US officials have also signaled that military force remains an option.
In recent weeks, the United States, with encouragement from ‘Israel’, has reinforced its military presence in the Middle East while warning of possible action to compel Iran to abandon its nuclear and missile programs and cut support to regional allies.
Tehran, for its part, says the United States and ‘Israel’ are fabricating pretexts for intervention and regime change. Iranian officials have vowed to respond to any military attack, even if limited, while maintaining that sanctions relief must accompany any nuclear restrictions.
Uncertain path ahead
While Iranian officials describe the latest round as constructive, major gaps remain. The outcome may hinge on whether both sides can bridge differences over enrichment, missiles, and regional influence without triggering another cycle of confrontation.
