Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks
The Hindu
Iran's FM claims a nuclear deal is "within reach" ahead of upcoming U.S. talks, emphasizing the need for prioritizing diplomacy.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) that a nuclear deal was "within reach", ahead of talks with the United States scheduled for later this week.
"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests," said Mr. Araghchi, in a post on the social media site X.
He added that a deal was "within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority."
Tehran and Washington are due to hold a third round of nuclear negotiations on Thursday in Geneva, the latest since talks resumed earlier this month.
The talks will be held against the backdrop of heavy U.S. military deployment in the region in recent weeks and threats by President Donald Trump of a strike if no deal was reached.
Iran has repeatedly said it would respond firmly to any attack, and on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said that any strike, even limited, "would be regarded as an act of aggression".
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