Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state media reported.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week.Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva, the IRNA state-run news agency reported on its Telegram channel.Similar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day war on Iran, that included the US bombing Iranian nuclear sites.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear programme. Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its own. Trump has also threatened Iran over its deadly crackdown on recent nationwide protests.Gulf Arab countries have warned that any attack could spiral into another regional conflict.
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Iran’s top diplomat to attend ‘indirect’ talks with US in Geneva, state news says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Geneva for a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States. The talks, mediated by Oman, follow a previous round held in Oman last week.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Geneva for a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States. The talks, mediated by Oman, follow a previous round held in Oman last week. These discussions aim to address Iran's nuclear program, which has been a point of contention with the US. Tensions remain high, as previous talks broke down after reported Israeli actions against Iranian nuclear sites and threats of force from former US President Donald Trump. Concerns exist that any escalation could lead to a broader regional conflict, particularly given Iran's threats of retaliation and the potential for involvement from Gulf Arab countries.
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear programme.
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Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva.
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The second round of indirect talks will take place in Geneva.
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Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva for nuclear negotiations with the US.
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Similar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day war on Iran.
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