Iran–US Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva

Iran and the United States are set to resume nuclear talks in Geneva on the 26th of this month. The discussions come at a time when tensions between the two countries remain high over Iran’s nuclear programme.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff during the talks. Araghchi has said there is “a good chance” of finding a diplomatic solution. However, Tehran has clearly stated that it will only discuss its nuclear programme. Iran has firmly ruled out any negotiations about its missile programme or its regional allies.

The two sides have already met twice this year — first in Oman and later in Geneva on February 17. During those meetings, they agreed on broad guiding principles for a possible future deal, but major differences still remain.

The main disagreement is about uranium enrichment. Washington says Iran must not have the ability to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran, on the other hand, insists that enriching uranium for peaceful purposes is its sovereign right.

The talks are taking place as the United States maintains a strong military presence in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has warned that military options are still possible if diplomacy does not succeed.

At the same time, Iran is also facing internal unrest. Over the weekend, university students held protests in Tehran and other cities. These were the first large demonstrations since a deadly government crackdown in January.

The upcoming talks in Geneva are seen as an important moment. Both sides say they prefer diplomacy, but the outcome remains uncertain as tensions continue both inside and outside Iran.