Iran and the US will hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister said. Badr Albusaidi confirmed the meeting as concerns grow over the risk of military conflict between the longtime rivals. Oman is mediating the indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
According to Reuters, tensions have risen after Donald Trump warned that “really bad things will happen” if no agreement is reached over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said recent talks had produced “encouraging signals” but stressed Tehran is prepared for any scenario.
Iran has signalled it may offer fresh concessions, including sending part of its highly enriched uranium abroad and diluting the rest, Reuters wrote. However, it insists any deal must lift economic sanctions and recognise its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff questioned why Tehran had not “capitulated” under pressure, citing concerns that Iran’s uranium enrichment has reached 60 percent purity. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi responded that Iran would not surrender but said diplomacy remains possible, Reuters reported.
