Diplomats say the United States, Iran and several European governments will return to indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on July 2, in an effort to reopen a diplomatic track that has been stalled for years. European officials are expected to serve as intermediaries as the sides try to narrow gaps around the future of the 2015 nuclear agreement framework.

The planned meeting comes amid deep distrust between Washington and Tehran, along with persistent concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and the risk of further escalation in the region. While the talks are not expected to produce a breakthrough immediately, they signal that all sides still see some value in keeping negotiations alive rather than allowing tensions to harden further.

For ordinary Iranians, the stakes remain high. Economic pressure, sanctions and political isolation have made daily life harder, even as the government in Tehran continues to face scrutiny over transparency and its handling of domestic dissent. Any diplomatic opening that reduces the risk of conflict could have real consequences for civilians who have paid the price for years of confrontation.

Whether the Geneva round can move beyond procedural contact will depend on whether the parties can agree on practical steps, verification issues and limits that both sides can accept. For now, the resumption of talks offers a fragile but notable chance to test whether diplomacy can still prevent another cycle of crisis.