Geneva (Monitoring Desk): A new round of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran has begun today in Geneva, Switzerland, aiming to reduce regional tensions and prevent potential conflict.
These talks have gained unusual significance following recent threats by US President Donald Trump and the increase of American military presence in the region. In his State of the Union address, President Trump accused Iran of having “dangerous nuclear ambitions” and claimed Tehran is developing missiles capable of targeting European and US bases.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed these allegations as “gross lies,” stating that Iran’s missiles have a maximum range of 2,000 kilometers, while a US Congress report suggests a range of approximately 3,000 kilometers, which is insufficient to reach US territory.
The central focus of the negotiations is Iran’s nuclear program. Western nations argue that Iran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, while Tehran maintains that the program is solely for peaceful purposes. The US now also seeks to include discussions on Iran’s ballistic missile program and support for anti-Israel groups in the talks.
