Iran, U.S. signal openness to diplomacy as nuclear talks approach

CAIRO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Iran expressed optimism on Wednesday over the upcoming nuclear talks with the United States, as both sides signaled a willingness to pursue diplomacy amid heightened regional tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi headed to Geneva on the same day to lead his country's delegation in the third round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, scheduled for Thursday.