President Barack Obama and Iran's new president may meet briefly next week for the first time.
It would mark a symbolic but significant step toward easing their countries' tense relationship.
An exchange of letters between the leaders already has raised expectations for a revival of stalled nuclear talks.
But Iran is still likely to seek an easing of international sanctions in exchange for significant progress.
In small steps and encouraging statements, Iran's leaders appear to be opening a door more widely to detente in their nuclear dispute with the US.
Mr Obama says he is open to discussions with Iran Cautiously optimistic, Washington is weighing whether Iranian President Hasan Rouhani's recent overtures actually represent new policies or just new packaging.
"Negotiations with the Iranians is always difficult," Mr Obama said in a recent interview with ABC News.
"I think this new president is not going to suddenly make it easy. But, you know, my view is that if you have both a credible threat of force, combined with a rigorous diplomatic effort, that, in fact, you can strike a deal."
Both Mr Obama and Mr Rouhani will be in New York next week for the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.
The White House has not ruled out the possibility of a direct exchange, though spokesman Jay Carney said no meeting is scheduled.
Mr Obama has long said he would be open to discussions with his Iranian counterparts if Tehran shows it is serious about curbing its nuclear programme.
"There have been a lot of interesting things said out of Tehran and the new government - and encouraging things," Mr Carney said on Thursday. "But actions speak louder than words."
Iran has repeatedly said it wants sanctions eased as a first step to make any significant progress in nuclear negotiations.
Sanctions levied by the US and Europe have contributed to a rapid rise in inflation and unemployment in Iran.
Tehran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful and that it is enriching uranium to levels needed for medical isotopes and reactor fuel.
But Western powers, including the US, fear Iran is trying to build a nuclear bomb.
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