Iran wants ‘commitment for commitment’ during negotiations with the U.S. Following the initial round of official negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland, Iran adopted a cautiously optimistic stance. The Islamic republic aimed to reassure its hardliners that no concessions would be made without Washington first fulfilling its commitments. This approach emphasizes a ‘commitment for commitment’ strategy.

• Iran expressed cautious optimism after the first official negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland.
• Hardliners were reassured that Iran would not make concessions before Washington reciprocates.
• The negotiation strategy is based on a ‘commitment for commitment’ principle.