Iran and the United States have established preliminary agreements on core principles during their latest round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Tuesday. While emphasizing progress, Araqchi cautioned that a final resolution remains distant, stating: "We will now draft text based on these shared principles to guide future discussions."
The talks unfolded against heightened regional tensions, as the U.S. recently deployed additional military assets to the Middle East. Iranian state media simultaneously reported temporary closures in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil transit corridor—during naval exercises, though officials stressed this measure was unrelated to diplomatic proceedings.
Global energy markets reacted cautiously to developments, with Brent crude prices dipping 1% following Araqchi's remarks. Analysts suggest markets are balancing guarded optimism about dialogue against concerns over potential supply disruptions.
Iran's leadership maintained a firm stance throughout the negotiations. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated Tehran's opposition to external political interference, declaring: "Any foreign attempts to destabilize Iran's governance will meet resolute failure."
As both sides prepare to exchange draft agreements, observers note the delicate balance between diplomatic progress and military posturing. The next round of talks is expected to address technical details of nuclear program limitations and sanctions relief mechanisms.
