Iran has said that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah will be the central issue in its talks with the United States in Switzerland.
Iranian officials also indicated that sanctions-related issues, including frozen funds and oil sales, will be high on the agenda during the discussions.
Iran's Foreign Ministry said the continued fighting in Lebanon would be the primary subject of discussion during the latest round of talks with the United States.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, Israel's actions in Lebanon remain a major concern for Tehran.
He said Iran believes Israel has continued to violate its commitments related to the situation in Lebanon, making the issue a key focus of the negotiations.
Frozen assets and oil sales also on agenda
Baghaei said discussions would also cover Iran's frozen or restricted financial assets held abroad.
In addition, Iranian officials are expected to seek progress on obtaining the necessary approvals and licenses related to the sale of Iranian oil.
These economic issues have long been among Tehran's priorities in diplomatic engagements with Washington.
Iran reiterates position ahead of talks
As negotiations got underway, Iranian officials emphasized that Tehran was approaching the discussions from a position of strength.
Abdollah Haji Sadeghi, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said negotiations were not Iran's primary option in dealing with the United States.
He stated that Iran would enter the talks with "power and caution" and stressed that the country was not participating out of weakness or necessity.
Sadeghi said Iran was prepared for multiple scenarios and was not worried if the negotiations failed to produce results.
He added that Tehran had not entered the diplomatic process out of desperation or helplessness, underscoring Iran's confidence ahead of the discussions.
His remarks reflect the cautious approach Iranian officials have taken while engaging in talks with Washington.
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