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Iran’s UN ambassador in Geneva told Euronews that Tehran has no intention to block or mine the Strait of Hormuz and that any disruption is due to the regional war; he said Hormuz should be open to all as long as there is no war, with restrictions only on ships from countries involved in the conflict, amid conflicting signals as a new ayatollah reportedly vows to close the strait and hostilities continue.
Oman-mediated indirect talks in Geneva between the US and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program ended without a deal, though mediators said there had been significant progress and that technical talks would resume in Vienna next week; core issues such as Iran's right to enrich uranium and the fate of its stockpiled highly enriched uranium remain unresolved, with Iran calling the rounds among the most intensive yet and planning further discussions within a week.
Iran and the United States are holding indirect talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, over Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Both sides have exchanged “constructive” proposals, with discussions paused for capitals’ input and meetings set to resume later in the day, as Washington maintains pressure in the region while pursuing a potential narrow path to a deal.
Iran's foreign minister says enrichment is a sovereign right and diplomacy with the U.S. in Geneva offers a path to a deal, warning against military pressure and vowing to defend Iran if attacked.
The United States and Iran will hold their next round of indirect nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, facilitated by Oman, as Tehran faces regional tensions and domestic protests; negotiators are focused on ensuring Iran’s program remains peaceful while discussing confidence-building steps in exchange for sanctions relief, with both sides signaling a possible diplomatic path despite heightened friction.
U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva ended after about two hours with uneven progress; Zelenskyy accused Moscow of dragging its feet while Kyiv insists on sovereignty and borders. The main hurdle remains Donbas territory, with Russia seeking control and Ukraine resisting. Officials signaled more talks soon, urged European participation and security guarantees, and a prisoner swap could be a tangible outcome if negotiations continue.
Trilateral talks in Geneva among Russia, Ukraine and the US ended without a breakthrough, with partial progress on military issues like front-line positioning and ceasefire monitoring but no agreement on Donbas territory; Moscow maintains its demands, Kyiv resists, and another meeting is planned soon.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators wrapped a second U.S.-mediated peace round in Geneva after a two-hour session, signaling limited progress: technical issues like cease-fire monitoring and prisoner exchanges are closer to agreement, but disagreements over the fate of eastern Ukrainian territory persist. Zelensky said negotiations were not easy, while Moscow’s Medinsky called the talks tough but businesslike. Kyiv insists on robust Western security guarantees before any territorial concessions, complicating a path to a deal; a next meeting is planned.
Iran and the United States say they have agreed on guiding principles to resolve their nuclear dispute after indirect talks in Geneva, but officials caution that much work remains and detailed proposals are expected within two weeks to address remaining gaps amid broader tensions and sanctions considerations.
Indirect US–Iran talks in Geneva produced a set of guiding principles but left major issues—like Iran's nuclear program and missiles—unresolved, as regional tensions rise and Iran conducts military exercises; Trump has offered loose deadlines and kept diplomacy alive, wary of being timed out or maneuvered, while any deal would require Khamenei's approval and may hinge on broader concessions and sanctions relief.
In Geneva, the U.S. and Iran report progress toward a possible nuclear agreement, with Iran offering to return in about two weeks with detailed proposals and both sides agreeing on guiding principles to steer talks, though substantial gaps and technical details remain; meanwhile the U.S. has begun moving additional forces to the Middle East in a show of pressure.
As indirect US-Iran talks resume in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, Iran conducts naval drills and plans short-term closures of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for safety, illustrating regional strain even as diplomats mediated by Oman seek a framework on sanctions relief and nuclear constraints; the talks feature US envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Iran's Abbas Araghchi, with broader regional diplomacy including Ukraine-Russia discussions.
President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to seal a rapid deal with Russia before the US-brokered talks in Geneva, as Kyiv and Moscow hold hard-line positions; the talks occur near the war’s fourth anniversary, with Trump oscillating in his criticism of Moscow and Kyiv and with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leading the US delegation and Vladimir Medinsky heading Moscow’s team.
The U.S. and Iran begin a second, indirect round of talks in Geneva focused on Iran’s nuclear program as Washington expands its Middle East military presence and Iran conducts naval drills near the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran seeks sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions, while both sides warn of escalation if diplomacy falters and first-round talks in Oman set the stage for negotiations.
The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, to resolve their decades-long dispute, as Washington masses a naval force and prepares for potential operations and Tehran conducts drills in the Strait of Hormuz; Washington seeks broader discussion, including Iran's missiles and sanctions relief, while Tehran insists on limits only to its nuclear program, the IAEA head meets to discuss cooperation, and the talks unfold against wider regional tensions and Ukraine-related diplomacy.