U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Conclude Third Round: “Significant Progress, Technical Consultations to Continue in Vienna Next Week”

The United States and Iran concluded their third round of nuclear talks, which resumed in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 26th (local time).

Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who served as mediator, said on X (formerly Twitter) after the talks ended that there had been “significant progress,” explaining that both sides had agreed to continue negotiations.

He stated that the U.S. and Iranian delegations, after consulting with their respective governments, are scheduled to continue technical-level discussions in Vienna, Austria, next week. He added, “I would like to thank the negotiating teams, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Swiss government, and all other stakeholders for their efforts.”

According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said immediately after the talks that “it was a serious and lengthy negotiation, lasting about four hours in the morning and about two hours in the afternoon.” He said, “We have begun in earnest to review the elements of a possible agreement in all areas, including the nuclear issue and sanctions,” adding, “On some issues, we came very close to mutual understanding.”

Minister Araqchi stressed, “Differences of opinion remain, but compared with before, both sides have become more serious about finding solutions through negotiation,” and added that “there was good progress.” He also said, “From March 2, Austria and the IAEA will begin reviews tailored to the demands of both countries,” and noted, “The talks will probably be held again within a week.”

Vienna, mentioned as the venue for the follow-up talks, is home to the IAEA headquarters. The Iranian side said that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi took part in the talks in person. From the United States, President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner attended. From Iran, Minister Araqchi led the delegation. As in the first and second rounds of talks, the negotiations were conducted indirectly, with Minister Albusaidi shuttling between the two sides to convey their positions.

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