U.S.–Iran Talks Move to Technical Phase After Geneva Round Shows ‘Significant Progress’

Overview

• The third round of Oman-mediated indirect talks in Geneva ended without an agreement, and expert-level negotiations are scheduled to start in Vienna next week.
• Iran seeks a nuclear-only framework while the United States wants any accord to also cover ballistic missiles and regional activities, leaving the negotiating scope unresolved.
• Tehran says a deal requires lifting all U.S. sanctions and UN resolutions, while reporting indicates Washington is offering only minimal sanctions relief.
• The Wall Street Journal reported U.S. negotiators pressed Iran to hand over enriched uranium, dismantle key sites, and accept zero enrichment, demands Iran rejected; these details remain unconfirmed.
• Military signaling continues as President Trump set a short timeline for a deal and Iran warned U.S. bases would be targets if attacked, while the IAEA prepares tailored reviews and its chief says no evidence shows Iranian weapons production.