Iran said on Monday that negotiations with the United States over the 2015 nuclear deal will restart next week, according to state media. The announcement signals a possible return to diplomacy after months of uncertainty over the future of the accord.

The talks are aimed at reviving limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The agreement has been under strain since the U.S. withdrew from it in 2018, prompting years of escalating tensions and repeated diplomatic dead ends.

While Tehran presented the planned meeting as a continuation of dialogue, major gaps remain between the two sides on sanctions, verification, and the scope of Iran’s nuclear activity. It is not yet clear whether the next round will produce any breakthrough or simply extend the stalemate.

For ordinary Iranians, the stakes are high: the collapse of diplomacy has helped deepen economic pressure, while any deal could ease some of the hardship caused by sanctions and isolation. The coming talks will test whether both governments are willing to pursue a limited agreement that reduces the risk of further confrontation.