Trump Says He’s “Considering” Military Strikes as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland — US and Iranian diplomats are poised to meet this week in renewed nuclear talks, even as President Donald Trump publicly says he’s “considering” military strikes should diplomacy fail. According to AP News, negotiations facilitated by Oman’s foreign minister are scheduled for Thursday as part of a high-stakes bid to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The looming talks come amid rising tension on multiple fronts. Trump has pushed for a deal while at the same time expanding the US military presence in the Middle East, a buildup designed in part to pressure Tehran into concessions. Threats of airstrikes have been leveraged as a negotiating tactic, and the possibility of limited military action looms if talks falter.
Core confirmed facts show negotiators on both sides remain committed to dialogue — Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, told CBS that there is still a “good chance” for a diplomatic resolution, with Tehran finalizing a draft proposal for discussion.
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But key complications persist. Iran’s leadership has publicly rejected bowing to external pressure and insists it will stand firm, even as disagreements remain over enrichment limits and sanctions relief.
“It’s in everyone’s interest to find a peaceful path forward,” a diplomatic source familiar with negotiations told reporters, stressing urgency.
Why it matters: these talks arrive with global markets and regional stability watching closely — failure could trigger military escalation and reshape Middle East geopolitics.
Negotiators are expected to push for concrete texts this week, with diplomats signaling this could be a last chance for serious diplomacy before other options are considered.
What happens next: officials say both sides will reconvene later in the week to assess progress and decide whether to extend talks or move to alternative steps.
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