Iran Reports Positive Signals from U.S. Talks, Rejects Claims of Interim Agreement

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said recent negotiations with the United States have produced “encouraging indicators,” raising cautious hopes for progress amid ongoing diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear program.

In remarks reported by state media, Pezeshkian described the latest round of talks as constructive, without providing details on the scope or venue of the discussions. His comments come amid renewed international focus on efforts to revive diplomacy surrounding Iran’s nuclear file.

However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry moved swiftly to dismiss media reports suggesting that a temporary agreement had been reached with Washington. In a statement carried by official outlets, the ministry said claims of an interim deal “have no basis.”

The ministry added that Tehran continues to follow the diplomatic track regarding the nuclear issue, emphasizing that negotiations should not be aimed at imposing demands on either side.

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States have continued intermittently in recent years, largely focused on curbing Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Efforts to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement — formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — have stalled since Washington’s withdrawal from the accord in 2018 and Tehran’s subsequent scaling back of its commitments.