The United States and Iran have resumed high-stakes diplomatic talks in Geneva aimed at reaching a new nuclear agreement, with the second round of negotiations beginning this week under mediation by Oman.
The discussions come as both countries seek to resolve a long-running dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program and avoid military confrontation.
A U.S. delegation led by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is meeting with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to explore a framework that could limit Iran’s uranium enrichment and provide Tehran with sanctions relief.
Iran has signaled it is willing to discuss nuclear limits if the U.S. eases sanctions, placing economic concessions at the center of any potential deal.
As the talks unfold, regional tensions remain high. Iran temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz for military exercises, a key global oil route, while the U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East.
President Trump said he would be indirectly involved in the negotiations and described Tehran as potentially receptive to a deal, though past efforts have proven difficult.
Both sides have maintained firm positions: the U.S. wants stringent limits on nuclear activities, and Iran insists on sanction relief in exchange for negotiations.
The talks are seen as a rare diplomatic opening that, if successful, could mark a historic step in U.S.–Iran relations, but significant obstacles remain.
