The U.S. and Iranian officials opened high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday under the shadow of potential U.S. military action ordered by Donald Trump if no deal is reached. The negotiations are being mediated by Oman and focus primarily on Iran’s nuclear program, according to CBS News.
Trump said he would be indirectly involved and warned Iran against refusing a deal. The threat is backed by an expanded U.S. military presence near Iran. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed U.S. warnings, issuing sharp rhetoric as talks began.
.@USAmbNATO: @POTUS is "willing to give real diplomacy a chance to solve this peacefully, but if it doesn't, as he said, it will be a very bad day for Iran." pic.twitter.com/jnCPhgsaGV
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Iran is seeking sanctions relief as its economy struggles under U.S. pressure imposed after Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would not submit under threats but is open to negotiations.
The U.S. is pushing for strict limits on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while Israel has urged Washington to include missile restrictions. No timetable has been set for the talks.
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