Iran willing to negotiate aspects of nuclear program, US says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that Iran has agreed to begin limited negotiations concerning its nuclear program. This development signals a potential shift in Tehran's stance as the Middle East faces ongoing destabilization.

Rubio informed lawmakers that Iran has also expressed willingness to discuss aspects of its nuclear program it had previously refused to engage on. However, he cautioned that these discussions do not ensure a successful outcome or a deal acceptable to Congress.

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They have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear programme that just a month ago, just a year ago, they were refusing to even mention.

"They have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear programme that just a month ago, just a year ago, they were refusing to even mention," Rubio said. He added that it is "not a guarantee that ultimately it will lead to a deal that’s acceptable" by Congress. These negotiations, he noted, have been ongoing.

Rubio's remarks come amid escalating scrutiny over Iran's nuclear activities and the broader US-led conflict in the Middle East. The US official's statement suggests a tentative but potentially meaningful diplomatic opening, though significant hurdles remain.

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it’s not a guarantee that ultimately it will lead to a deal that’s acceptable