"The United States and Iran open negotiations today in a bid to avoid a war. They meet at the urging of Iran's neighbors. The neighbors know Iran has threatened attacks in all directions if Iran is struck in any way. The U.S. does have an aircraft carrier and other forces in the region. In a moment, we'll talk with former U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who helped negotiate with Iran before the last nuclear deal."
"So, Leila, there is a chance if these talks, which are taking place in Oman, are limited to Iran's nuclear program. Now, this is what Iran wants. And Iran is in a position of real weakness, and it's likely to make some concessions. It's suffered multiple setbacks in the past two years, and this includes the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign against nuclear facilities last June."
U.S. and Iran opened negotiations in Oman aimed at avoiding war over Iran's nuclear program. Iran faces significant weakness after setbacks, including U.S. and Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities last June, and is likely to make concessions. The U.S. delegation seeks broader commitments, including limits on Iran's ballistic missiles and an end to support for militant proxy groups. Regional neighbors urged the talks because they fear retaliatory Iranian attacks if Iran is struck. The U.S. has deployed an aircraft carrier, warplanes, ships, and other forces to the region. Failure to reach agreement could lead President Trump to order military strikes.
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