Iran offers nuclear pause, seeks sanctions relief in Geneva talks

Iran has signalled a willingness to suspend nuclear enrichment for three to five years, covering the duration of President Trump’s current term, and to join a regional consortium for civilian-grade enrichment.

In exchange, Iran is seeking relief from U.S. financial and banking sanctions, as well as an end to the oil export embargo, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media. 

The developments emerged from indirect talks between American and Iranian officials in Geneva, where both sides reportedly agreed on a “set of guiding principles” and plan to exchange drafts on a potential agreement.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the discussions as “more constructive” than a previous round in Oman, noting that a clear path forward has been established, though a deal is not yet imminent.

Three Iranian officials familiar with the negotiations said Tehran would also dilute its uranium stockpile under international supervision and offered financial incentives and investment opportunities in its energy and oil sectors.

The talks were mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, with U.S. envoys expected to attend.

Tensions remain high in the Middle East, with President Trump warning that failure to reach an agreement could prompt a U.S. military response. Iran has responded with naval exercises and a defiant stance from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who rejected calls to limit the range of Iran’s ballistic missiles.

By Aghakazim Guliyev