Iran has expressed willingness to negotiate concessions to revive its nuclear agreement with the United States, contingent on Washington addressing sanctions relief, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated in a BBC interview published Sunday. The remarks come as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of planned multilateral talks this spring.
Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that Tehran's 'strategic patience' should not be mistaken for inflexibility, telling the BBC: 'If the U.S. demonstrates genuine political will to lift sanctions that have paralyzed our economy since 2018, we can discuss reciprocal measures.' The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) collapsed after the U.S. withdrew under the Trump administration.
Analysts suggest the timing aligns with growing international pressure to stabilize energy markets amid global inflation concerns. 'This could mark a pivotal moment for Asian economies reliant on Middle Eastern oil,' said energy strategist Li Wei from Singapore. 'Progress would ease supply chain pressures affecting manufacturing hubs across Southeast Asia.'
U.S. State Department officials have yet to confirm specific negotiation dates but reiterated their 'conditional readiness' for direct talks. Meanwhile, regional powers including China and India continue advocating for diplomatic solutions to prevent nuclear proliferation risks.
