Donald Trump warned Iran of consequences if no deal is reached as nuclear talks resume in Geneva, while Tehran signals cautious optimism and hints sanctions relief could unlock compromise.
By MediaBites | International Desk
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of serious repercussions if it fails to reach an agreement with Washington, as a new round of negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme resumes in Geneva.
The talks, mediated by Oman, come amid rising military tensions but cautious diplomatic optimism. Iranian officials signaled that Washington’s position appears “more realistic,” raising hopes for progress after months of confrontation.
“I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One ahead of the negotiations.
Diplomatic push to avoid conflict
The Geneva meeting follows earlier discussions in Muscat and aims to prevent potential U.S. military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi before the talks, emphasizing Tehran’s commitment to “result-oriented diplomacy” while rejecting pressure.
Tehran insists negotiations must remain limited to nuclear issues, though Washington has previously pushed to include ballistic missiles and Iran’s regional alliances.
Military pressure in the background
As diplomacy resumes, both sides are signaling strength.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched war drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, while the United States reinforced its military presence by deploying an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Trump has also previously suggested regime change in Iran would be desirable and warned of military intervention if negotiations fail.
Sanctions relief at the center
Iran indicated it could consider compromises on uranium stockpiles if economic sanctions are lifted.
“If we see sincerity from the American side, we will be on a road to agreement,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said.
Western countries suspect Iran seeks nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran denies, maintaining its programme is for peaceful purposes.
For now, both sides appear willing to negotiate — but the combination of threats, war games, and diplomacy shows how fragile the path to a deal remains.
