Indirect talks between the United States and Iran resumed in Geneva on Thursday, as the U.S. Maintains a significant military presence in the Middle East. A convoy carrying Iranian diplomats arrived at an Omani diplomatic residence hosting the negotiations, according to reports.
The discussions, focused on Iran’s nuclear program, are being held as U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump laid out his case for a potential attack on Iran in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, according to CBC News.
U.S. Special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly passing messages to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an effort to reach a deal, according to the Associated Press. An advisor to Iran’s supreme leader indicated that an “immediate agreement” could be within reach, though Iran maintains its right to enrich uranium and has resisted discussing its missile program or support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
The U.S. Imposed new sanctions on Iran ahead of the talks, CNN reported. Simultaneously, U.S. Negotiators are too meeting with Ukrainian officials in Geneva to discuss a “prosperity package” for the reconstruction of Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The current round of negotiations follows several hours of paused talks, during which the U.S. Delegation met with Ukrainian officials. The talks are viewed by some as a last chance for diplomacy, given the escalating tensions and the U.S. Military buildup in the region, which includes a fleet of aircraft and warships.
Back in the United States, Bill and Hillary Clinton are facing closed-door depositions before House Republicans as part of an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton testified on Thursday, and Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear on Friday, CNN reported.
Meanwhile, President Trump is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani today to discuss housing, according to sources familiar with the plans.
