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Iran-US Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions and Israeli Strike Reports

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Geneva for a critical third round of nuclear negotiations with the United States. The talks occur amidst heightened tensions, with US President Donald Trump warning of potential military action and the US reinforcing its regional military presence. A report suggests some US advisers favor an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran, coinciding with the arrival of US stealth fighters in Israel. US officials maintain the diplomatic track is preferred but insist Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons.

Key Points: Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva as US Warns of Military Action

  • Iran FM arrives for Geneva nuclear talks
  • US warns of military action if deal fails
  • Report suggests US favors Israeli preemptive strike
  • US reinforces military presence in Middle East
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Iran Foreign Minister arrives in Geneva for peace talks, reports say US favours Israel preemptive strike on Iran

Iran's foreign minister arrives for high-stakes nuclear talks with the US amid warnings of military action and reports favoring an Israeli preemptive strike.

"The principle is very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. - J D Vance"

Tel Aviv, February 26

Iran's foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Geneva for the third round of high-stakes negotiations with the United States, as US envoy Steve Witkoff insisted that any agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear activities must be permanent.

An aircraft carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Geneva on Wednesday (local time) evening ahead of the negotiations scheduled for Thursday. Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are heading the US delegation.

The discussions over Iran's nuclear program come amid escalating tensions, with US President Donald Trump warning of possible military action if Tehran refuses to reach a deal. Washington has reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, while Iranian officials have vowed to target Israel and US interests if the United States launches an attack.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underlined that President Trump is still hopefull of a diplomatic outcome.

"They are trying to achieve intercontinental ballistic missiles. For example, you've seen them try to launch satellites into space. They are headed on a pathway to one day being able to develop weapons that could reach the continental US. They already possess weapons that could reach much of Europe, already now as we speak," he said

"The negotiations tomorrow and the talks tomorrow will be largely focused on the nuclear program, and we hope that progress can be made because that's the president's preference, to make progress on the diplomatic front," he added.

Adding to the stern US posture, Vice President J D Vance said Washington has seen evidence suggesting Iran is attempting to rebuild its nuclear weapons program following earlier strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. "The principle is very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. In fact, we've seen evidence that they have tried to do exactly that," Vance told reporters.

Earlier, a report in the Times of Israel suggested that Senior Advisers within the United States Administration have argued in favour of a pre-emptive strike by Israel on Iran before any direct US military action.

The newspaper also reported that around a dozen US Air Force F-22 fighters have landed in Israel. The stealth fighters were spotted taking off from the Lakenheath airbase in the United Kingdom on February 24 morning before they flew to Israel, the Israeli daily said citing open-source flight tracking data and aircraft spotters.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why is the US so obsessed with Iran's nuclear program but silent on other nuclear-armed nations? The double standards are glaring. Hope the talks in Geneva succeed. The common people in Iran have suffered enough from sanctions.
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Rohit P
F-22s in Israel? This is serious escalation. As an Indian, my main worry is the impact on oil prices. Any conflict there sends petrol prices through the roof here. Our government should quietly urge all parties to show restraint.
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Sarah B
While I understand the security concerns, the report about the US favouring an Israeli preemptive strike is troubling. It feels like outsourcing a war. The Geneva talks must be given a real chance. The world doesn't need another conflict.
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Vikram M
Iran's foreign policy has been problematic, no doubt. But a military strike will solve nothing and create a bigger crisis. Look at the history. India should use its good relations to advocate for dialogue. JCPOA was working before the US pulled out.
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Karthik V
With respect, I think some comments are missing the point. If Iran is truly rebuilding its weapons program, that's a direct threat. The world can't allow a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Strong diplomatic pressure is justified, but talks should be exhausted first.

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