Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers, including the United States, are resuming today in Geneva. Iran would see a limited relief of international sanctions in return for a suspension of nuclear activities. In a video address, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the talks would succeed if Iran is treated on “equal footing.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif: “This past summer, our people chose constructive engagement through the ballot box. And through this, they gave the world a historic opportunity to change course. To seize this unique opportunity, we need to accept equal footing and choose a path based on mutual respect and recognition of the dignity of all peoples, and more so, on the recognition that no power, however strong, can determine the fate of others.”

On the eve of the Geneva summit, a bipartisan group of senators agreed to delay a vote on new sanctions against Iran while the talks take place. President Obama spoke after hosting the senators at the White House.

President Obama: “Let’s test the proposition that over the next six months we can resolve this in a diplomatic fashion, while maintaining the essential sanctions architecture and, as president of the United States, me maintaining all options to prevent them from getting nuclear weapons. I think that is a — a test that is worth conducting.”

A new poll released Tuesday shows Americans support a negotiated deal with Iran by a ratio of two to one.