Iran and the United States held a brief discussion on nuclear issues during talks in Switzerland on Monday, but Tehran emphasized that formal negotiations have not yet begun.
The encounter marks a direct engagement between the two sides, though the scope was limited to an initial exchange of positions rather than substantive bargaining.
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, one of the key topics raised by the US delegation was its stance on Iran’s nuclear program.
Baqaei described the interaction as a “very short” discussion, signaling that while diplomatic channels are open, the groundwork for a comprehensive agreement remains incomplete.
The development comes amid heightened tensions and conflicting signals from both governments.
President Donald Trump recently claimed that a peace agreement with Iran was scheduled to be signed this Sunday, a assertion Tehran firmly rejected as a publicity stunt.