Summary
The United States and Iran are scheduled for indirect talks in Geneva to discuss a nuclear deal. President Donald Trump has threatened military action if no agreement is reached, while Iran has shown some willingness to compromise on its nuclear program. The talks come amid increased military presence by the US in the Middle East.
Key Facts
- US and Iranian officials are set for a third round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday.
- President Trump has threatened to strike Iran if a nuclear deal isn’t reached.
- The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, the largest since the 2003 Iraq invasion.
- Iran is willing to consider concessions regarding its nuclear program.
- The US demands Iran stop uranium enrichment, which Iran rejects.
- President Trump has expressed a preference for diplomacy but considers limited military action.
- The US previously bombed Iranian nuclear sites last year.
- Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.
