US-Iran Talks in Geneva to Focus on Nuclear Issue; Esmail Baghaei
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Tuesday that the US-Iran talks in Geneva scheduled to begin at 12:30 Iran time (0900 GMT) will focus on the nuclear issue.
Baghaei noted that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on Monday to discuss technical issues related to the nuclear file.
Similar talks are taking place on Tuesday between the US delegation and the head of the UN nuclear agency, coinciding with the ongoing Iran-US indirect discussions.
Baghaei stated that the issues will be conveyed to the respective teams by the Omani side, led by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
Iranian Delegation Arrives in Geneva
The Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived at the negotiation venue in Geneva on Tuesday ahead of the second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
Iranian media reported that Araghchi is currently holding talks with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi at the Omani Embassy in Geneva, where the negotiations will take place.
According to local reports, Iran’s demands in this round of indirect talks include the complete lifting of sanctions and discussions on confidence-building measures regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.
The US delegation, led by envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s unofficial advisor Jared Kushner, is also expected to arrive at the venue shortly.
Iran and the US resumed their indirect nuclear diplomacy in Muscat earlier this month under Omani mediation, nearly eight months after talks were suspended following the Iran-Israel conflict.
Assessments from both sides were positive after the latest round of talks, which took place amid heightened tensions due to the US military buildup in the Persian Gulf region.
