Iran considering compromises

• Iran is willing to consider compromises if the US discusses lifting sanctions.

• Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the comments in an interview with the BBC in Tehran.

• He said the “ball is in America’s court.”

• US officials say Iran is holding up negotiations.

• Marco Rubio said Donald Trump prefers a deal but it is difficult to achieve.

• Trump has threatened strikes if no agreement is reached.

• The US has increased its military presence in the region.

• Iran suppressed nationwide anti-government protests last month.

• Human rights groups say thousands were killed in the crackdown.

• The US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman earlier in February.

• A second round of talks is scheduled in Geneva on Tuesday.

• Iran has offered to dilute uranium enriched to 60%.

• Iran holds more than 400kg of highly enriched uranium.

• Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons.

• It is unclear whether Iran would export enriched uranium.

• Russia accepted 11,000kg of low-enriched uranium under the 2015 deal.

• Russia has offered to accept enriched material again.

• Proposals include temporarily suspending enrichment.

• Iran wants talks limited to nuclear issues.

• Iran refuses to discuss its ballistic missile programme.

• Trump recently said the US does not want any enrichment.

• Rubio said Iran’s treatment of citizens should be included in talks.

• The BBC verified footage of security forces using weapons against protesters.

• Private US messages have been conveyed through Oman’s foreign minister.

• Qatar and other regional actors are involved in mediation.

• Trump has raised the possibility of regime change in Iran.

• Iran said US military bases would be legitimate targets in a conflict.

• Iran previously struck Al-Udeid base in Qatar but avoided US casualties.

• More than 40,000 US troops are stationed in the region.

• Iran accused Israel of trying to sabotage negotiations.

• Israel’s attack last June led to a 12-day conflict.

• Planned Oman talks involving Steve Witkoff were affected.

• Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised previous negotiation rounds.

• Jared Kushner attended talks earlier in February.

• Lyse Doucet reported from Tehran under media restrictions.