Geneva Talks: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Negotiations Amid Sanctions Pressure
Geneva Talks: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Negotiations Amid Sanctions Pressure
Iran and the U.S. resume high-stakes negotiations in Geneva as new sanctions loom and Trump warns of a tough path, highlighting fragile diplomacy.
In Geneva, negotiators for Iran and the United States returned to the negotiating table on Thursday, seeking a path to resolve a decades-long nuclear dispute and avert new U.S. strikes amid a dramatic military buildup in the region. Sanctions announced by Washington added pressure as Tehran contends its program is for civilian purposes. U.S. officials say the talks are indirect and will be mediated by Oman’s foreign minister.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, will participate, along with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The meetings are mediated by Badr Albusaidi of Oman. Tehran insists Washington must respect preconditions before a deal, while Tehran denies the nuclear weapon claim.
President Trump used his State of the Union address to lay out a case for diplomacy but warned that failure to strike a deal could lead to consequences. The timing comes as oil prices inch up and U.S. forces continue a visible military buildup in the Middle East. Analysts say a breakthrough remains uncertain, with Iran signaling a possible deal within reach only if Washington is willing to compromise. Markets will watch for a new proposal on enrichment levels as the talks unfold.
