Indirect negotiations mediated by Oman advance despite military signaling and unresolved enrichment dispute.
GENEVA (AN) — The United States and Iran agreed on preliminary principles for a potential nuclear agreement after a second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva, marking the first structured diplomatic movement between the sides since last year’s conflict.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks on Tuesday produced an understanding on "main principles" and that "the path for a deal has started," though substantial differences remain.
The treaty entered into force in 2011 and was extended by five years in early 2021, pushing its expiration to this week.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog also sent inspectors to urgently check at least 10 electrical substations in the national grid.
The directive, using the stronger language of an 'instruction' rather than a threat, undermines decades of arms control.
The snapback mechanism formally terminates the deal aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Laboratory analyses cited as evidence of toxin poisoning prompt referral to OPCW compliance mechanisms.
Trump's "America First" policies spark anger and dismay stretching from the U.S. to the Olympic Games and to Geneva.
German chancellor says NATO benefits U.S. as well as Europe amid continued tensions over Greenland and burden-sharing.
European allies assume greater defense responsibility as former U.S. officials stress alliance remains central to security.
