Iran’s foreign minister said indirect nuclear talks with the United States will continue, signaling that Tehran still sees diplomacy as the path to easing pressure from sanctions. The remarks come as the country faces mounting economic strain that has deepened hardship for ordinary people.

The comments suggest neither side is ready to abandon the channel, even as longstanding mistrust continues to complicate the process. For Iranian civilians, the stakes are immediate: inflation, currency weakness, and restricted access to economic relief have made daily life increasingly difficult.

Tehran has repeatedly sought sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its nuclear program, while Washington has pressed for more than verbal assurances. The latest statement indicates the sides remain in contact, but it does not point to any breakthrough or timeline for a deal.

With pressure on Iran’s economy still high, the talks are likely to remain a test of whether both governments can move beyond deadlock and produce any concrete relief for people affected by years of coercive policy and political confrontation.