"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. Tehran insists that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful, civilian purposes such as electricity generation."
"Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions in return for the lifting of US sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium. Kelsey Davenport, the director for nonproliferation policy at the US-based Arms Control Association, said there is still a chance for diplomacy even as the risks of miscalculation and the risks of a return to conflict are extremely high."
"I think despite all of the threats, Trump wants a deal. He does not want to get the United States bogged down in another conflict in the region."
US and Iranian officials are conducting a third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on February 26, representing a critical attempt to avert military conflict. The talks follow two previous rounds that 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 purposes and seeks sanctions relief and recognition of enrichment rights. Trump has deployed two carrier groups near Iran and is considering military action if no agreement emerges. Oman continues mediating discussions. Despite high risks of miscalculation and conflict, analysts suggest Trump prefers a diplomatic resolution over regional military involvement.
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