Iran Signals Willingness to Resume Nuclear Talks with US Amid Trump Warning

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that while he hopes Washington and Tehran will reach an understanding, Iran would face “serious consequences” if no deal is achieved.

Amid this backdrop, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed that Iran is preparing to re-enter negotiations with the United States over a nuclear agreement. The confirmation became public on Tuesday.

In a post on social media platform X, Pezeshkian said he had instructed the foreign minister to participate in a fair and balanced negotiation with the United States, conducted in a positive atmosphere and free from threats or unreasonable demands. He emphasized that the talks would take place strictly within the framework of Iran’s national interests.

Tehran has consistently stressed its preference for a diplomatic solution, while also warning that it would not hesitate to deliver a proportionate response to any form of aggression.

Iran has made it clear that the nuclear program will be the sole focus of the negotiations, firmly excluding issues related to its missile program or broader defense capabilities from the scope of the talks.

Speaking to CNN on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said reaching a nuclear agreement with the United States remains possible. He stated that renewed talks could proceed if US representatives adhere to President Trump’s stated position. A fair and balanced agreement, he added, would ensure that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons.

“If the process moves in this direction, I am confident we can achieve the objectives of the deal,” Araghchi said.

Last month, anti-government protests escalated across Iran, resulting in numerous casualties and arrests. Against this backdrop, President Trump ordered the deployment of warships and other naval assets to the Middle East and warned that the United States would attack Iran if the killing of protesters did not stop.

However, no such military action ultimately followed. Both sides now appear inclined to seek a resolution through dialogue, rather than confrontation.