US, Iran to resume nuclear negotiations in Geneva as deadline looms
United States and Islamic Republic of Iran are set to resume nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are set to resume nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, Oman’s foreign minister confirmed, as both sides race against a narrowing diplomatic window.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi wrote on X: “Pleased to confirm U.S.-Iran negotiations are now set for Geneva this Thursday, with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal.”
Talks resumed earlier this month in Muscat, with a follow-up round held in Geneva. Oman has continued to mediate indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran.
According to Axios, citing a senior US official, Washington is prepared to proceed with negotiations if Iran submits a detailed nuclear proposal within days. The official said a concrete Iranian plan could open the door to detailed negotiations, including the possibility of an interim agreement before a broader deal.
A senior US official confirmed the Geneva meeting but said the Trump administration is still awaiting Tehran’s proposal, expected by Tuesday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that the proposal is being finalized, with efforts underway to address “both sides’ concerns and trusts.” While Iran’s leadership has yet to formally approve it, he expressed confidence progress can be made.
Senior U.S. officials have warned that diplomacy may represent the final opportunity before potential military escalation, including coordination with Israel. The warning comes amid a US military buildup in the region, including deployments of the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups.
President Donald Trump has set a 10- to 15-day window for negotiations to yield results, reiterating that military options remain under consideration.