U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva

"There would be no victory for anybody it would be a devastating war. Since the Americans' bases are scattered through different places in the region, then unfortunately perhaps the whole region would be engaged and be involved, so it is a very terrible scenario."

"Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, talks viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal."

"If an American attack happens, Iran has said all U.S. military bases in the Mideast would be considered legitimate targets, putting at risk tens of thousands of American service members. Iran has also threatened to attack Israel following a bruising 12-day war last year."

Iran and the United States are meeting in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last diplomatic chance before potential military conflict. The U.S. has deployed military assets to the Middle East to pressure Iran into a nuclear deal, while President Trump seeks to constrain Iran's nuclear program amid domestic instability in Tehran. Iran maintains its right to uranium enrichment despite damage to its nuclear facilities from a June U.S. attack. Both sides face severe consequences from escalation: Iran has threatened to target U.S. military bases across the region and Israel, potentially triggering widespread regional warfare. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns such conflict would be devastating with no victor. These talks represent the third meeting since June's conflict, mediated by Oman, with Araghchi negotiating against Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff.

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