"US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland for a second round of negotiations over a deal aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program and averting war. The sides held indirect talks earlier this month in Oman, the first since Israel and the United States bombed Iran's key nuclear sites during a brief conflict in June. The talks come amid a major American military buildup in the Middle East."
"Tensions have been building after mass nationwide protests in Iran last month, during which authorities launched a brutal crackdown that rights groups say killed thousands of people. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will hold talks in Geneva with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, with Omani representatives acting as mediators. "I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal."
US and Iranian officials convene in Switzerland for a second round of indirect negotiations aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities while averting wider conflict. The talks follow earlier indirect meetings in Oman and come after Israel and US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites during a June conflict. A major US military buildup in the region accompanies the negotiations. Iran faces nationwide protests and a brutal crackdown that rights groups say killed thousands. Iran seeks sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear restrictions but insists on the right to enrich uranium. The United States seeks broader limits, including on missiles and support for armed groups, creating obstacles amid deep mistrust and rising political costs for both sides.
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