Overview
- Switzerland confirmed the Geneva round for next week and said it stands ready to facilitate through its good offices, with Oman hosting after indirect contacts there on 6 February.
- Reuters reports the meeting is planned for Tuesday, though Swiss officials have not announced a date.
- President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Tehran, warning failure would be “very traumatic,” discussing regime change, and ordering the USS Ford toward the Middle East.
- Iranian officials reiterate a right to enrich uranium and describe the program as peaceful, while warning they would respond to any attack.
- Iran’s deputy foreign minister told the BBC that compromises are possible if Washington is prepared to negotiate lifting sanctions.