U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume Tuesday in Geneva, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expected to attend. President Trump said he would be involved "indirectly" and that the negotiations would be "very important." He has ordered a buildup of U.S.

forces in the region, including two aircraft carriers, and has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or face the threat of a possible U.S. attack. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Switzerland to meet Oman's foreign minister and said he was in Geneva "with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal," adding that "submission before threats" was not on the table.

Iranian leaders have signaled willingness to discuss their nuclear program but have shown little interest in conceding on ballistic missiles and support for proxy militias — matters U.S. officials say must also be addressed. Regional governments worry that a U.S.

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