Iran and the United States are preparing for a third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva aimed at reopening a diplomatic path and moving closer to a final agreement.
Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s foreign minister, announced on Sunday, February 22, that the meeting will be held on Thursday and will continue efforts to advance the talks.
As the United States strengthens its military presence in the Middle East, Donald Trump, the U.S. president, has warned that “very bad things” will happen if no agreement is reached.
Iran has put forward new proposals offering flexibility in its nuclear program, including reducing uranium enrichment and sending part of its stockpile abroad in exchange for sanctions relief and recognition of its right to peaceful enrichment.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, expressed cautious optimism, saying the recent negotiations had shown “encouraging signs” and that Tehran is prepared for “any possible scenario.”
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the talks, said the U.S. president is curious as to why Iran has not yet been willing to surrender and limit its nuclear program.
In response, Abbas Araghchi wrote: “You want to know why we do not surrender? Because we are Iranians.”
He also stated that a diplomatic solution with the United States remains within reach.
Washington continues to push for the expansion of negotiations to include Iran’s missile program and its support for regional armed groups, a demand Tehran has so far rejected.