Iran has agreed to a US demand to receive its revised compromise proposal in advance of any further nuclear negotiations, clearing the way for another round of talks that could take place Thursday or Friday in Geneva.
Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is expected to deliver the proposal on Tuesday to Oman's foreign minister, who has been mediating between Tehran and Washington. Israel Hayom previously reported that submitting the proposal ahead of the meeting was a precondition set by the US for holding the talks.
At the same time, the Americans have asked Iran to clarify whether it is prepared to hold discussions on two additional issues on the agenda: its ballistic missile program and its support for regional terrorist organizations. Iran has so far refused to address those issues and is willing to discuss them only as part of a broader regional conference, and only after agreements are reached on the nuclear matter and a timetable is set for lifting sanctions.
Meanwhile, a debate has been underway within the upper ranks of the US administration over whether to allow Iran additional time before it submits a serious proposal that meets Washington's baseline demands. Despite that dispute, the next meeting is likely to go ahead even without such a proposal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he may meet US envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday. Israel Hayom reported that Tehran has sent a message to Washington that addresses the nuclear issue and links it to a schedule for sanctions relief.
The differences in approach within President Donald Trump's circle have also come to light. On one side are Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the president's personal envoys, who believe there is still a chance, however slim, of reaching an agreement that would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and also restrict its activities in other fronts.
On the other side are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, along with Vice President JD Vance, who view regime change in Tehran as a central US strategic objective. In their assessment, the likelihood of a durable agreement is extremely low and even if reached, Iran would violate it. Trump is seen as leaning toward this position, though he has allowed Witkoff and Kushner to continue diplomatic efforts.
