US–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva

A third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran has officially begun in Geneva, Switzerland, mediated by Oman.
These are indirect talks — meaning U.S. and Iranian diplomats communicate through mediators rather than directly face-to-face.
Iran’s delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with nuclear and legal experts. The U.S. side includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner.
The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) is involved to help ensure transparency and monitoring, and Oman is facilitating the process.

Talks are unfolding against a backdrop of increased U.S. military deployment in the Middle East and strong rhetoric from both sides.
In his recent State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed pressure on Tehran, while Tehran has sharply denied U.S. claims about its intentions.
U.S. politicians such as Vice President JD Vance have emphasized they won’t allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, even as diplomacy continues.

The United States is pushing for strict limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment and wants to eventually address Iran’s ballistic missiles and regional activities.
Iran insists the talks stay focused on its nuclear program only and wants sanctions relief in exchange for constraints on its nuclear activity.
Tehran has signaled a willingness to show flexibility, aiming to avert conflict, though gaps remain on key points.

These Geneva talks are widely seen as a critical last chance for diplomacy before the risk of escalation grows.
The talks follow earlier indirect negotiations and come after a period of regional conflict and diplomatic strain.