Overview
- Switzerland confirmed that a new round of indirect U.S.–Iran negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program will take place in Geneva next week with Oman hosting the channel.
- Reporting indicates the session is expected Tuesday, with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaging via Omani mediation and Iran’s team led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- President Trump ordered a second carrier strike group, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East, adding to a regional buildup already in place.
- Two U.S. officials told Reuters the Pentagon is preparing for a potentially weeks‑long campaign if ordered, with possible targets extending beyond nuclear facilities; Iran’s IRGC warned it would strike U.S. bases if attacked.
- Public positions remain far apart as Trump insists on zero uranium enrichment while Iranian officials reject that demand but signal potential compromises if sanctions relief is on the table.