Iranian President Says "Outlook Is Bright" for Geneva Nuclear Talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed optimism about nuclear talks with the United States, saying the "outlook is bright."

Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported on February 25 (local time) that President Masoud Pezeshkian, during a meeting with business leaders, referred to the third round of U.S.-Iran talks to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 26, saying, "The government is conducting the negotiations in line with the guidelines of the Supreme Leader," and adding, "We are optimistic about the outcome."

He said, "We have been striving to move beyond this unstable situation that is neither war nor complete peace," and stressed, "If we achieve the results we seek through negotiations, we will be able to remove various restrictions and push ahead with national development at a faster pace."

This round of talks will be the third negotiation held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Associated Press reported that the Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has departed to attend the talks. On the U.S. side, as in the first and second rounds, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and others are expected to take part in the negotiations.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address the previous day, criticized Iran, saying, "Despite warnings not to resume nuclear weapons development, Iran is pursuing dangerous ambitions." While stating that he prioritizes a diplomatic solution, he also declared, "We will never allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons," suggesting that he is not ruling out a military option.

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