Showdown Over Tehran’s Nuclear Ambitions: High-Stakes Talks Loom

Iran's nuclear negotiations with the U.S. intensify. Amid military deployments, Iran seeks sanctions relief for curbing its nuclear program. Both sides previously stalled talks. Iran emphasizes peaceful intentions, while calls for dismantling nuclear infrastructure arise. Tensions heighten with the deployment of U.S. warships and calls for comprehensive inspections by the IAEA.

Iran is gearing up for crucial nuclear talks as tensions rise in the Middle East. Abbas Araqchi, Iran's foreign minister, has announced a meeting with the UN nuclear watchdog chief before the U.S.-Iran discussions to prevent conflict, as more U.S. warships head to the region.

Tehran is ready to negotiate curbs on its nuclear program for sanctions relief but refuses to discuss its missile stockpile. The dispute has previously stalled over U.S. demands for Tehran to cease uranium enrichment, which U.S. officials see as a potential threat.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seeks clarity on Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, urging inspections. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists any deal with Iran should abolish its nuclear infrastructure, reflecting heightened global scrutiny and tension.

(With inputs from agencies.)