"Iran and the US renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle their decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme as US deploys warships, including a second aircraft carrier, to the region as mediators work to prevent a war. Araghchi said he will be joined by Iranian nuclear experts for a deep technical discussion later on Monday with Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)."
"The United Nations nuclear watchdog has been calling for access to Iran's main nuclear facilities that were bombed by the US and Israel during the 12-day war in June. Tehran has said there might be a risk of radiation, so an official protocol is required to carry out the unprecedented task of inspecting highly enriched uranium ostensibly buried under the rubble."
"Iran has repeatedly emphasised that it will not agree to Washington's demand for zero nuclear enrichment, and considers its missile programme a red line that cannot be negotiated. Meanwhile, the US continues to build up its military presence in the region, with President Donald Trump saying a change of power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen and sending in a second aircraft carrier."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva to pursue negotiations aimed at reducing nuclear tensions and preventing military escalation. Araghchi will hold a technical meeting with IAEA head Rafael Grossi accompanied by Iranian nuclear experts. The UN watchdog seeks access to nuclear facilities damaged during the 12-day June war, but Tehran cites potential radiation risks and requests an official inspection protocol for highly enriched uranium reportedly under rubble. Iran rejects Washington's demand for zero enrichment and treats its missile programme as a non-negotiable red line. The US has increased its regional military presence, including a second aircraft carrier.
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