The United States and Iran are set to hold a third round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday, as pressure mounts to revive a nuclear agreement and avert a potential military confrontation.
The discussions come at a tense moment, with the US carrying out one of its largest military deployments to the Middle East in years and Iran warning it would retaliate if attacked. The meeting is widely seen as a last-ditch diplomatic push to prevent escalation.
US President Donald Trump has said he prefers a diplomatic solution but has also warned that military options remain on the table if negotiations fail. He has suggested the possibility of limited strikes to pressure Iran into accepting a deal, though details of Washington’s specific demands have not been fully clarified.
Iran, meanwhile, has rejected calls to completely halt uranium enrichment on its soil, a key US demand. However, officials in Tehran have signalled they may be open to certain compromises regarding their nuclear programme.
The outcome of the Geneva talks remains uncertain, with both sides facing intense political and strategic pressure. Diplomats say the coming days could prove crucial in determining whether negotiations can prevent a wider regional conflict or whether tensions will escalate further.
