Iran says it is willing to resume nuclear negotiations with world powers, but its foreign minister says any agreement must include the removal of sanctions on the country. The remarks suggest Tehran is open to diplomacy, while still making economic relief a central demand.

The statement comes as Iran continues to face heavy pressure from Western sanctions tied to its nuclear program and regional behavior. For ordinary Iranians, those restrictions have helped deepen economic strain, pushing up costs and limiting access to global markets and investment.

Reuters reported that the comments were made on Sunday, underscoring that any renewed talks would still face major obstacles. Past rounds of negotiations have repeatedly stalled over verification demands, security concerns, and the scope of sanctions relief.

The latest signal does not amount to a breakthrough, but it keeps the door open to engagement at a time when tensions remain high. Whether talks move forward will likely depend on whether both sides can bridge the gap between nuclear constraints and sanctions demands.