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US and Iran make progress in nuclear talks amid military tensions
The United States and Iran are reportedly making progress in nuclear negotiations, while Russia and Ukraine begin peace talks in Geneva with low expectations.
The United States and Iran are reportedly making progress in their latest round of nuclear negotiations, despite public displays of strength from both sides, including President Donald Trump’s recent comments and Iran’s military maneuvers. Trump said, “I think they want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal. They want to make a deal.” In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned, “A warship is a dangerous device, but more dangerous than that is a weapon that can send that warship deep under the sea.”Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills Tuesday.The new talks aim to limit Iran’s nuclear program after U.S. airstrikes last June hit key nuclear sites.Iran’s foreign minister expressed optimism about the negotiations, stating, “A new window has opened for reaching an agreement,” though he acknowledged that more work is needed.Meanwhile, peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have begun in Geneva, but expectations remain low as neither side appears ready to compromise on key issues such as territory and security guarantees. Fighting continues, with new Russian drone and missile attacks reported overnight. Talks are set to continue tomorrow, but officials are not signaling any major breakthrough yet.
The United States and Iran are reportedly making progress in their latest round of nuclear negotiations, despite public displays of strength from both sides, including President Donald Trump’s recent comments and Iran’s military maneuvers.
Trump said, “I think they want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal. They want to make a deal.”
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In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned, “A warship is a dangerous device, but more dangerous than that is a weapon that can send that warship deep under the sea.”
Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills Tuesday.
The new talks aim to limit Iran’s nuclear program after U.S. airstrikes last June hit key nuclear sites.
Iran’s foreign minister expressed optimism about the negotiations, stating, “A new window has opened for reaching an agreement,” though he acknowledged that more work is needed.
Meanwhile, peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have begun in Geneva, but expectations remain low as neither side appears ready to compromise on key issues such as territory and security guarantees.
Fighting continues, with new Russian drone and missile attacks reported overnight. Talks are set to continue tomorrow, but officials are not signaling any major breakthrough yet.
