US, Iran In Crucial Round of Talks as Trump Threatens Strikes: Live Updates

US and Iranian negotiators have opened a pivotal third round of indirect talks in Geneva, a meeting viewed as one of the last viable chances to prevent a wider regional conflict. The discussions come as President Donald Trump continues to threaten limited military action if no nuclear agreement is reached, while Iran warns it will respond forcefully to any strike.

What to Know:

• Talks are being held at the Omani ambassador’s residence, with Oman’s foreign minister again mediating.
• Oman says negotiators have shown “unprecedented openness” to new ideas, but the path to a deal remains uncertain.
• The US has deployed its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003, including two aircraft carriers and thousands of troops.
• Trump says diplomacy is his preference, but continues to float the possibility of a limited strike to pressure Iran.
• The president has not clearly outlined what concessions he is demanding or why military action is needed now.
• Iran rejects halting uranium enrichment but signals willingness to consider concessions on its nuclear program.
• Iran’s foreign minister says the country will “under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon,” calling the moment a “historic opportunity.”
• US media reports say Trump is weighing an initial strike on Revolutionary Guards or nuclear sites if talks stall.
• Senior US military officials have reportedly warned that strikes could trigger a prolonged conflict.
• Israel urges any deal to include limits on Iran’s missiles and regional proxies, while regional allies fear escalation.
• Iran threatens to retaliate against US and Israeli military assets if attacked.
• The talks follow last year’s US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which Iran says halted enrichment but remain unverified by inspectors.

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