"The third round of discussions started as President Donald Trump weighs options for US military action if no agreement is secured to curb Iran's nuclear program, with two American carrier groups deployed within striking distance of the Islamic republic."
"During the talks, the United States has demanded that Iran put a complete halt on enriching uranium and give up its stockpile of around 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, steps that would prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon."
"Rubio said that, while the talks will focus on Iran's nuclear program, its missiles 'have to be addressed in the negotiations' as Tehran possesses 'thousands of short-range ballistic missiles that can reach US bases located in region.'"
US and Iranian officials conducted the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on February 26, mediated by Oman. The talks represent a critical attempt to prevent military conflict, with two American carrier groups positioned for potential strikes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Previous rounds in Oman and Geneva on February 17 failed to produce breakthroughs. The United States demands Iran halt uranium enrichment and surrender its 400-kilogram stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Iran maintains its nuclear program serves peaceful civilian purposes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Iran's ballistic missile program must also be addressed in negotiations, citing thousands of short-range missiles threatening regional US bases.
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