Iran-US Nuclear Talks: High Stakes in Geneva

0:00On this February 26th, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's shaping the UK right now. Iran and the United States are set to hold nuclear talks Thursday, in Geneva, seen as a final push for diplomacy amid rising tensions. President Trump aims to limit Iran's nuclear activities, taking advantage of the country's internal struggles after recent protests. The U.S. has deployed aircraft carriers and warships to the Middle East, to ramp up pressure on Tehan. Earlier rounds of negotiations collapsed last year after conflict with Israel, and these talks come after a U.S. strike in June that damaged three key, Iranian nuclear sites. Iran insists it wants to keep enriching uranium despite the setbacks, while blocking international inspectors from the bomb locations. Iranian leaders have warned that any further U.S. attack would target American bases across the region, endangering thousands of troops and risking A, wider war that could involve

1:04Israel and Gulf allies. Foreign Minister Abbas Arakichi called it a devastating scenario, with no winners, as shared in a recent interview. Oman is mediating again, with his foreign minister passing Iran's proposals to the U.S. side. Trump wants the deal to cover not just nukes, but also Iran's missiles and support for militants, but Tehran says stick to nuclear issues only. Fatalite images show activity at the damaged sites, hinting at recovery efforts. Both sides affirm no interest in nuclear weapons. Iran's sites is the supreme leader's stance, while U.S. officials stress preventing any bomb capability. With fleets on the move and deadlines looming, these talks could ease the standoff, or spark uncertainty over next steps.