U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva Show Early Promise, But Experts Warn War Is "Imminent"

American and Iranian negotiators met again in Geneva on Thursday for a third round of talks brokered by Oman, focusing on Iran's nuclear program as President Trump's military buildup in the Middle East intensifies. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed Iran would "under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon" and called a deal "within reach," while Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi described the early discussions as producing "creative and positive ideas." However, a major sticking point remains Trump's demand for Iran to fully abandon its uranium enrichment, while Tehran insists enrichment is its legal right under the nuclear non proliferation treaty. Despite the diplomatic progress, experts remain deeply pessimistic. Chatham House's Sanam Vakil called war "imminent in a matter of days," citing Trump's massive military arsenal and Iran's refusal to meet White House minimum demands.