Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said progress has been made in nuclear negotiations with the United States following talks held in Geneva, noting that both sides have reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” aimed at resolving their longstanding dispute.

Speaking after the latest round of discussions, Araqchi emphasized that while the agreement on general principles marks a positive development, it does not signal that a final deal is imminent. He cautioned that significant differences remain and that further negotiations will be required to bridge outstanding gaps.

The talks in Geneva form part of renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, which has been a source of friction between Tehran and Washington for years. The discussions are focused on limiting Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, as well as establishing mechanisms to ensure compliance and verification.

Relations between the two countries have been strained since the United States withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement and reimposed sanctions on Iran. Since then, efforts to revive or replace the framework have faced repeated setbacks amid shifting political and security dynamics in the region.

While neither side has provided detailed specifics of the latest understanding, officials described the atmosphere of the talks as constructive but complex. Observers say any breakthrough would require mutual concessions and sustained diplomatic engagement.

Further rounds of negotiations are expected as both parties seek to determine whether the outlined principles can translate into a comprehensive and enforceable agreement.