In a significant diplomatic development, newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally authorized the commencement of nuclear negotiations with the United States, according to reports from Iran’s Fars News Agency. The announcement, attributed to an unnamed government source, signals a potential thaw in the longstanding tensions between the two nations.
The directive comes shortly after former US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a diplomatic agreement to prevent military escalation. While Fars confirmed that discussions would focus on Iran’s nuclear program, specific details regarding timeline, venue, or negotiation framework remain undisclosed.
Multiple Iranian media outlets, including the government-owned Iran newspaper and reformist-leaning Shargh daily, have corroborated the report, indicating broad institutional support for the initiative. This development occurs against a backdrop of recent regional tensions, including US warnings to Iran regarding naval exercises in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The potential resumption of talks represents the first major diplomatic movement since President Pezeshkian assumed office, suggesting a possible shift in Iran’s approach to international relations regarding its nuclear ambitions.