US and Iran Hold Indirect Nuclear Talks in Geneva
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Washington, US and Iranian envoys will meet in Geneva this week for indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman. The US delegation will include envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner; Iran will send Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. President Donald Trump said Monday he will participate indirectly and warned of consequences if Tehran rejects a deal. The talks follow resumed discussions in Muscat on Feb. 6 and June clashes that involved Israeli strikes on Iranian sites. Diplomats aim to address nuclear, missile and regional security issues. A second round is scheduled Tuesday in Geneva. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. June (previous year): Talks collapsed after reported Israeli strikes and a 12-day conflict affecting Iranian nuclear sites.
- 2. December (previous year): Trump's Mar-a-Lago meeting with Netanyahu included reported discussions of supporting Israeli strikes if diplomacy fails.
- 3. 6 February: Washington and Tehran resumed indirect negotiations in Muscat, mediated by Oman.
- 4. 16–17 February: US officials reported delegation travel; President Trump warned of consequences and said he would be involved indirectly.
- 5. This week (Tuesday): Second round of indirect US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled to take place in Geneva.
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