Iran and the United States are set to hold a third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, as American forces increase their presence in the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.
US President Donald Trump seeks a comprehensive agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear programme while Iran continues uranium enrichment, despite last year’s June attacks on three of its nuclear sites during a 12-day conflict.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any American military action could target all US bases in the region, potentially triggering a broader conflict, while Geneva talks offer a last diplomatic opportunity to avoid war.
The negotiations will again see Araghchi meet Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special Mideast envoy, under Oman’s mediation. Both sides aim to address nuclear programme limits, though Iran insists the talks remain strictly focused on nuclear issues.
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Satellite imagery and intelligence reports indicate Iran has been assessing activity at previously bombed sites, suggesting efforts to recover materials, while the West and IAEA remain cautious about Iran’s potential to rebuild nuclear capabilities.
US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, emphasize diplomacy as the primary route, but warn that military options remain on the table, highlighting uncertainties over possible regional retaliation and global oil market impacts if talks fail.