Trump Threatens Force as US, Iran Begin Third Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Diplomatic channels reopened in Geneva for a third round of indirect, Oman-mediated U.S.–Iran talks aimed at averting a wider conflict.

“Earlier this month, the first two rounds of talks took place — one in Muscat and the other in Geneva”

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Iran’s delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and the U.S. side was represented by special envoy Steve Witkoff alongside Jared Kushner.

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Multiple accounts described Oman’s Badr Albusaidi or Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi as the mediator who relayed Iran’s proposals, and sources differ on which name was used.

Reports say Iran submitted a document it called responsive to U.S. concerns, while negotiations still had no substantive agreement.

Observers note the IAEA has been active on the technical side.

This round followed prior meetings in Muscat and Geneva on Feb. 6 and Feb. 17 that sketched guiding principles but left major gaps.

The core dispute in the talks remains uranium enrichment and verification.

Washington presses for suspension or strict limits, while Tehran insists on preserving what it calls a lawful right to peaceful enrichment and refuses to accept preconditions it says would end its civilian program.

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The IAEA has been described as central to structuring technical elements, and IAEA officials such as Rafael Grossi are reported to be involved.

Iran’s officials repeatedly reiterate they are not seeking nuclear weapons, citing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s fatwa in some outlets.

Tehran says any deal must address sanctions relief and dignity in negotiations.

Diplomacy has proceeded under a heavy shadow of military pressure and public threats from President Trump and other U.S. officials.

“The latest round of negotiations between the United States and Iran began in Geneva, aimed at settling their long-standing dispute over Tehran's nuclear program and avoiding new U”

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Sources report the U.S. has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group.

Sources report the U.S. ordered the Gerald R. Ford.

Sources report the U.S. sent destroyers and thousands of extra personnel to the region.

Sources report the U.S. flew roughly 50 fifth-generation fighters to the region as part of what one account calls the 'largest deployment of aircraft and warships to the region in decades.'

U.S. spokesmen characterize these moves as deterrence and 'show of strength,' while Iranian leaders have warned of retaliation and even threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if attacked.

Outcomes remain uncertain.

Analysts warn the talks may not resolve core disputes over missiles and regional activities.

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Several sources highlight the risk of miscalculation or local incidents spiralling into wider conflict.

Some outlets report cautious optimism.

PressTV and Asharq Al‑awsat call exchanges 'encouraging' and quote Iranian officials saying a 'fair, balanced and equitable' deal is possible.

Western outlets (The Washington Post fragment, Boston Globe, Radio Free Europe) underscore lasting mistrust, the IAEA’s limited access to hit sites, and the domestic political pressures constraining both capitals.

Markets and public opinion are tracking the process.

Countries across the region are watching closely as Iranian outreach to China and Russia is reported alongside U.S. efforts to rally partners.