Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday talks in Geneva with U.S. officials on Tehran's nuclear program had resulted in an understanding but that more work needed to be done.

Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.

Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.

An Iranian official said negotiations hinge on Washington avoiding unrealistic demands. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US Iran negotiations in Geneva show "potential framework" progress, but sharp divisions remain over nuclear dismantlement and diplomatic threats.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the discussions as serious and constructive.

Iran fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz during IRGC naval drills and said it is prepared to shut the key oil transit route if ordered.

A second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program concluded on February 17, according to Iran's state broadcaster.

Iran has opened the possibility of striking a deal over its nuclear program with the United States provided that Washington lift its sanctions imposed on the regime.