Summary
Iran and the United States are set to hold discussions in Geneva regarding Iran's nuclear program. The discussions occur amid a significant buildup of U.S. military forces in the Middle East as part of President Trump's efforts. Previous attempts to manage Iran's nuclear ambitions included various negotiations and agreements, some of which fell apart over the years.
Key Facts
- Talks between Iran and the U.S. will take place in Geneva to discuss Iran's nuclear program.
- The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East.
- Iran's nuclear program originated in 1967 with the help of the U.S. through the "Atoms for Peace" program.
- In 1979, Iran's revolutionary government came to power, and its nuclear program halted under international scrutiny.
- In August 2002, Iran's secret nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz was revealed.
- A 2015 nuclear agreement limited Iran’s uranium enrichment, lifting some sanctions.
- President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the nuclear deal in 2018, calling for new negotiations.
- Iran started to step back from the nuclear agreement in 2019 after the U.S. withdrawal.
