According to one mediator, the United States and Iran have made significant progress in talks with Iran. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi was the mediator for these discussions and said that they lasted nearly six hours.

A senior U.S. official told Axios the discussions were “positive,” though sources said American negotiators were initially disappointed with Iranian positions presented earlier in the day before the tone improved during afternoon sessions. -RT

These negotiations are taking place amid heightened tensions after U.S. ruler Donald Trump increased military deployments across the Middle East. Washington has repeatedly stated that it would not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. U.S. officials have indicated diplomacy remains the preferred option, but have not ruled out military action should talks collapse.

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These discussions spanned both morning and evening sessions at his country’s diplomatic residence in Geneva.

Tehran agreed with the sentiment that progress is being made. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the meeting as one of the longest and most intensive rounds of diplomacy to date. He said discussions examined “key elements of a potential agreement,” including nuclear restrictions and sanctions relief, according to a report by RT. 

“There has been significant progress on some issues,” Araghchi said, adding that although differences remain, both sides showed greater seriousness than in previous rounds about reaching a negotiated solution.

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Tehran has dismissed calls to end its nuclear program, continuing to say that its goals are peaceful in nature.

This Geneva meeting marked the third round of negotiations in recent weeks and comes amid heightened regional tensions following last year’s US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.