• Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson claims the U.S. has committed to cancel all sanctions on a schedule to be discussed in upcoming talks.
  • The statement comes amid ongoing indirect negotiations, with both sides signaling cautious progress but no public U.S. confirmation of a specific timetable.
  • Any potential sanctions relief could unlock Iranian oil exports and reshape global energy markets, though a breakthrough remains uncertain.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that the United States has committed to cancel all types of sanctions on Iran, based on a schedule that will be discussed in upcoming talks, according to the Iranian news agency SNN. The announcement marks the latest signal from Tehran that sanctions relief remains its central objective in diplomatic engagements with Washington.

The remarks follow a series of indirect discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials, often mediated by Oman, focused on reviving elements of the 2015 nuclear deal. While the U.S. has not publicly confirmed a commitment to an unconditional or comprehensive sanctions lift, negotiators have explored potential frameworks for linking relief to nuclear restrictions.

"Institutional investors like us are really focused on regulatory stability," said Andrea Valeri, Blackstone's country chairman for Italy, speaking at a finance conference in Milan on Thursday. "Italy in this regard has been on a very steady growth trajectory." Though Valeri’s comments were unrelated to Iran, they underscore how regulatory certainty attracts foreign capital—a dynamic Tehran hopes to replicate if sanctions ebb.

For now, the claims from Iran’s foreign ministry appear to reflect an optimistic framing of the talks rather than a confirmed U.S. pledge. Analysts caution that the absence of a detailed, verifiable timeline from Washington suggests a stepwise process rather than a rapid breakthrough. Should sanctions relief materialize, however, it would likely boost Iranian oil exports and ease financial strains, with potential ripple effects on global energy prices and regional trade flows.

The negotiations occur against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics and domestic political constraints on both sides. Iran’s push for guarantees that sanctions will not be reimposed remains a sticking point, while U.S. officials emphasize verifiable compliance on nuclear activities as a prerequisite.

Short-term expectations point to continued incremental talks, with both sides managing domestic audiences. A senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said "the ball is in the U.S. court to show seriousness."

Bloomberg reported earlier this month that the U.S. has proposed a gradual easing of sanctions in exchange for Iran freezing its nuclear program at current levels, a claim not confirmed by Washington. Tehran has signaled openness but insists on a full and irreversible removal of all sanctions as a foundation for any deal.