The third round of indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States is taking place today, Thursday, in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart to discuss nuclear proposals and strategies for the upcoming sessions.
The Washington Post reports that global observers are watching closely to see if the massive military pressure applied by President Donald Trump will force concessions or if diplomacy can prevail. Tehran is expected to present a new proposal in an attempt to break the deadlock regarding its nuclear program.
Meanwhile, US officials, including Marco Rubio, remain skeptical, citing Iran’s ballistic missile program as a major hurdle to any agreement. The White House has issued warnings that failure to offer significant concessions could lead to severe consequences for the Iranian government.