Iran has stated that there are potential agreements regarding energy, mining, and aircraft under discussion in negotiations with the United States.
Iran and the United States are set to engage in additional discussions in Geneva on Tuesday.
Tehran indicates a willingness to compromise on its nuclear program in return for the easing of sanctions.
Iran asserts that any agreement must yield economic advantages for both parties.
An Iranian diplomat stated on Sunday that Iran is seeking a nuclear accord with the U.S. that provides economic benefits for both sides, just days ahead of a second round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Earlier this month, Iran and the United States resumed negotiations aimed at resolving their long-standing conflict regarding Tehran's nuclear program and preventing a potential military clash. According to U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters, the United States has sent a second aircraft carrier to the area and is preparing for the possibility of an extended military operation should the discussions fail.
During a press conference in Bratislava, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump has expressed a preference for diplomacy and a negotiated resolution, although he acknowledged that this outcome may not be achievable.
"No one has ever successfully negotiated a deal with Iran, but we are going to make an attempt," Rubio remarked.
Iran has warned that it would target U.S. military bases in the Middle East if attacked by American forces; however, on Sunday, it adopted a more conciliatory stance.
Hamid Ghanbari, the deputy director for economic diplomacy at the foreign ministry, emphasized that for an agreement to be sustainable, it is crucial for the U.S. to gain benefits in sectors that yield significant and rapid economic returns.
"The negotiations encompass common interests in oil and gas fields, joint ventures, mining investments, and even aircraft acquisitions," Ghanbari noted, contending that the 2015 nuclear agreement with global powers did not adequately protect U.S. economic interests.
In 2018, Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement that had lifted sanctions on Iran in return for limitations on its nuclear activities and reinstated stringent economic sanctions against Tehran.
On Friday, a source informed Reuters that a U.S. delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is scheduled to meet with Iranian officials in Geneva on Tuesday, a meeting that was later confirmed to Reuters by a senior Iranian official on Sunday.
"Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently en route to hold significant discussions, and we will observe the outcomes of those meetings," Rubio stated, without offering additional information.
While the negotiations that led to the 2015 nuclear agreement involved multiple parties, the current discussions are limited to Iran and the United States, with Oman serving as a mediator.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed from Tehran to Geneva to participate in the indirect nuclear discussions with the United States and to meet with the head of the UN nuclear regulatory body, the IAEA, among others, as stated by his ministry.
OPEN TO COMPROMISE
Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi indicated Iran's willingness to negotiate on its nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions, asserting to the BBC on Sunday that the responsibility lies with America to demonstrate its intent to reach an agreement.
The senior official referenced the Iranian atomic chief's remarks on Monday, which suggested that the nation might consent to dilute its most highly enriched uranium in return for the removal of sanctions, illustrating Iran's adaptability.
Nevertheless, he emphasized that Tehran would not agree to a complete halt of uranium enrichment, a significant obstacle in previous discussions, as Washington perceives enrichment within Iran as a possible route to nuclear armament. Iran firmly denies any ambitions to develop such weapons.
In June, the United States collaborated with Israel in a series of airstrikes aimed at Iranian nuclear facilities.
This content may be subject to copyright. The United States is also intensifying economic pressure on Iran. During a White House meeting earlier this week, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concurred that the U.S. would strive to diminish Iran's oil exports to China, as reported by Axios on Saturday.
China represents over 80% of Iran's oil exports, thus any decrease in this trade would considerably impact Iran's oil revenue.
Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru and Dubai Newsroom; Additional reporting by Humeyra Pamuk in Budapest, Editing by William Mallard, Michael Perry and Christina Fincher.
