Military movements at American air bases intensify amid US-Iran nuclear standoff, yet both pledge continued talks, next in Geneva on Thursday. Omani FM Albusaidi’s X post confirmed the session, framing it as a step to seal an agreement.
In a key call, Araghchi and Grossi prioritized constructive talks for enduring nuclear resolution. Araghchi’s US media appearances detailed Tehran’s deal blueprint readiness and openness to envoy Witkoff, favoring negotiation over confrontation.
Iran seeks a deal affirming peaceful nuclear work, ending bans, and protecting enrichment—potentially superior to 2015’s, by honing in on basics like sustained non-weaponization and expanded relief. Aggression would trigger base-targeted retaliation, he cautioned.
President Pezeshkian voiced stability dedication online, highlighting positive signals from exchanges while prepped for US maneuvers. Officials push for timed sanction lifts. America demands enrichment halts, stockpile disposal, missile limits, proxy cuts—tough pills for Tehran.
Spotlight falls on surged deployments at Jordan’s Muaffaq Salti—overflowing with fighters and heavies—100km from Amman, plus other bases, dwarfing norms. Backdrop: February’s Muscat and Geneva indirect rounds.
This blend of bellicosity and bargaining tests resolve. Geneva looms as pivotal, where words may temper swords or sharpen them further in the Middle East tinderbox.