rewrite this - Iran is prepared to “discuss” its nuclear program if the US is ready to lift some of its crippling sanctions on the regime in exchange, the country’s deputy foreign minister said over the weekend. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Tehran’s deputy fo

Iran is willing to "discuss" its nuclear program if the US is willing to ease some of the severe sanctions on the regime, according to the country’s deputy foreign minister over the weekend. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Tehran’s deputy foreign minister, stated that it is now up to the US to demonstrate its willingness to reach an agreement, expressing optimism that progress could be made if the US is genuine in its intentions. “We are open to discussing this and other related matters concerning our program if they are prepared to engage in talks about sanctions,” Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC on Sunday. He did not specify what level of relief Iran would seek in exchange for potential concessions on its nuclear program.