Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has signaled that Tehran could return to nuclear negotiations if any new deal includes guaranteed sanctions relief, according to state media cited by Reuters. The comments come as the country faces mounting economic pressure and widespread hardship for ordinary Iranians.

The remarks suggest Tehran is keeping the door open to diplomacy, but only on terms it views as credible and enforceable. Sanctions have continued to squeeze Iran’s economy, adding to inflation, currency instability, and daily strain on households already hit by years of mismanagement and isolation.

Any renewed talks would likely focus on reviving limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for verifiable economic concessions. For now, the signal from Khamenei appears conditional rather than a formal policy shift, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain.

The latest comments also underscore how closely Iran’s nuclear file is tied to domestic pressure. As the government weighs its next move, many Iranians remain caught between international confrontation and a worsening economic crisis at home.