A flicker of hope emerged from Geneva where US-Iran nuclear discussions, mediated by Oman, paused briefly after a promising start. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced on X that Thursday’s morning session featured ‘constructive and positive’ exchanges, with teams now breaking before picking up again amid expectations of advancement.
Framed as the final gambit against war—post Trump’s strike threats and 15-day deadline—this Oman-facilitated indirect dialogue addresses Iran’s atomic pursuits amid massive US regional deployments.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian reaffirmed no-weapons policy, citing Khamenei’s edict. IAEA’s Grossi could join, Iran’s ministry hinted. But US demands tackle missiles and proxy support like Houthis, contrasting Tehran’s narrow nuclear focus. Vance warned of intolerable red lines.
Albusaidi’s follow-up stressed mutual interest in fresh approaches. In a region scarred by proxy wars and sanctions, these talks could redefine stability—or falter under irreconcilable gaps. Resumption looms as a litmus test for diplomacy’s edge over confrontation.