Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi have intensified diplomatic efforts this week, holding two phone calls to advance nuclear negotiations amid heightened regional tensions. Their latest discussion on Sunday focused on establishing a sustainable framework for indirect U.S.-Iran talks, building on Wednesday's review of progress made during recent Geneva negotiations.
Araghchi confirmed Tehran plans to submit a draft nuclear agreement to U.S. delegates within days, telling MSNBC on Friday that "a preliminary framework could pave the way for substantive progress." Grossi praised the Geneva discussions as "positive," pledging IAEA support in formalizing negotiation mechanisms.
The renewed diplomatic push comes as Washington increases military deployments across the Middle East, creating what analysts describe as a "dual-track approach" of pressure and diplomacy. Both sides appear cautiously optimistic, with Araghchi emphasizing Iran's commitment to "structured dialogue" while maintaining demands for sanctions relief.
Global markets are closely monitoring developments, as successful negotiations could ease oil supply concerns and reshape regional security dynamics. The proposed framework's details remain undisclosed, but sources suggest it addresses uranium enrichment levels and verification protocols.
