High-Stakes US-Iran Talks: Can Diplomacy Prevail?

U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed his indirect involvement in the decisive nuclear discussions set to take place between Washington and Tehran in Geneva. Ahead of the talks, tensions have heightened in the Middle East with U.S. military readiness at its peak.

Trump conveyed confidence in the potential for an agreement, emphasizing Tehran’s likely motivation to avoid further consequences of failed negotiations. The stalled talks prioritize the U.S. demand for Iran to cease uranium enrichment, a crucial sticking point in nuclear weapon developments.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi aims for a fair deal during a recent meeting with the UN nuclear watchdog. Meanwhile, regional dynamics remain fraught with Iran’s military activities in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S.'s push for including missile stockpile discussions in the negotiations.