US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
Yet another mid-talks attack jeopardises chances of Iran taking Trump seriously
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US and Iranian officials are scheduled to meet in Geneva on Thursday for a third round of indirect talks, mediated by Oman, amid rising tensions and a US military build-up in the Middle East. The discussions are a last-ditch effort to prevent conflict as President Trump threatens potential military action if a nuclear deal isn't reached. The US demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, while Iran has hinted at possible concessions regarding its nuclear program. The Iranian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and the US will be represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The talks occur against a backdrop of increased US military presence in the region and long-standing accusations that Iran is secretly developing nuclear weapons, which Iran denies.
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AI-ExtractedIran has rejected the US demand to stop the enrichment of uranium in its territory.
Trump has said he is considering a limited strike on Iran to pressure its leaders to accept a deal.
US and Iranian officials are due to meet in Geneva on Thursday for a third round of indirect talks.
The discussions come amid the largest US military build-up in the Middle East since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Trump said Iran was working to build missiles that would "soon" be capable of reaching the US.
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