After indirect talks in Geneva, Iran says it has reached an understanding with the US.
The understanding is on the main “guiding principles” over its nuclear programme.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the discussions constructive but admitted “work still needs to be done.”
Washington’s verdict? “Progress was made.”
The meeting, mediated by Oman, comes amid rising tensions.
The US and its European allies suspect Tehran is edging toward nuclear weapons capability — something Iran firmly denies.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has mixed diplomacy with blunt warnings.
He reminded Tehran that American B-2 bombers have struck its nuclear sites before.
“I hope they’re going to be more reasonable,” he said.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise
The military backdrop is hard to ignore. The USS Abraham Lincoln has been tracked near Iran.
Additional US warships are heading to the region.
Iran, for its part, staged drills in the Strait of Hormuz and issued sharp warnings.
Supreme leader Ali Khamenei cautioned that even the “strongest army in the world” can be struck down.
So where does this leave things? There’s cautious optimism — and plenty of red lines.
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, a deal is possible… but “it’s going to be hard.”
Diplomacy or escalation? The next few weeks may decide.
