Iran's clerical rulers have publicly said that demands such as dismantling the country's peaceful nuclear programme or its conventional missile capabilities were off the table.
Many people in Iran to whom Reuters spoke by phone remained pessimistic about the future.
Wright said he does not think European countries will want to return to Russia for their energy supplies when the war in Ukraine ends.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi posted on X that indirect high-level talks would be held in Oman, adding: "It is as much an opportunity as it...
Western powers say the nuclear programme amounts to a disguised effort to develop an atomic bomb. Iran has long denied seeking nuclear weapons.
Trump said on Wednesday he preferred a verified nuclear peace agreement with Iran, according to a post on his Truth Social account.
Iran has said the U.S. bears responsibility in the assassination of Haniyeh because of its support for Israel.