Geneva Talks Heat Up as U.S. and Iran Trade 'Big Lies' Claims

Geneva hosts a crucial round of talks between the United States and Iran as diplomacy takes center stage after a flurry of accusations and warnings. Washington has been signaling a willingness to pause escalation if Tehran agrees to verifiable limits on its nuclear program and missiles while pressing for a broader settlement in the region.

Iran rejects U.S. claims about its missile program as big lies, with a Foreign Ministry spokesman saying the allegations about nuclear activity and casualties are false and reiterating Iran's right to peaceful nuclear technology. He did not specify which claims were being addressed, but noted that the U.S. president publicly accused Tehran of seeking missiles capable of hitting U.S. soil.

The talks are the third round in Oman-mediated dialogue after two earlier sessions, with a third round scheduled for Thursday. Washington has framed the negotiations around zero uranium enrichment, curbs on ballistic missiles, and Tehran’s regional support networks, while Tehran has urged mutual respect and dignity and suggested that diplomacy could succeed if parities are treated as equals.

Ahead of Geneva, Iranian officials stressed that diplomacy must reflect Iran's rights and mutual interests and warned against confrontation. They reiterated that any real progress would require U.S. restraint and a credible commitment to dialogue.

The ongoing discussions echo the broader debate sparked by the State of the Union address, in which the U.S. president asserted that Iran will not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Iran countered by accusing Washington of spreading big lies and misinformation.

Analysts say Geneva will test whether rhetoric can translate into concrete steps and whether Oman’s mediation can help bridge gaps toward a workable framework.

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