"The meeting was seen by many in the Trump administration as a last chance for diplomacy before Trump decides whether to launch a war. A senior U.S. official told Axios the talks were "positive" but did not immediately provide additional details."
"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday's nuclear negotiations with the U.S. led to understandings on some issues and left gaps on others, with another round set for next week."
"Both Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the next steps would be consultations in Washington and Tehran, followed by technical discussions between nuclear experts in Vienna next week."
Trump has ordered a significant military buildup in the Middle East and is considering launching a military campaign against Iran. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and other military officials briefed Trump on military options while the third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks concluded in Geneva. The briefing was viewed by Trump administration officials as a final diplomatic opportunity before Trump decides on military action. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported that nuclear negotiations produced understandings on some issues while leaving gaps on others. Both Iranian and Omani officials indicated that additional consultations and technical discussions between nuclear experts would occur in Vienna the following week, with a fourth round of negotiations scheduled.
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