Overview

• Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness for direct talks with the U.S. if Washington shows practical goodwill.
• Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is not hostile towards the U.S. and expects the same in return for any negotiations to proceed.
• The discussions aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018.
• Since taking office, President Joe Biden has aimed to renegotiate the nuclear pact, but Iran has so far refused direct talks.
• Tehran has primarily communicated through European or Arab intermediaries in the ongoing diplomatic efforts.