Iran has called on the United States to drop what it described as “excessive demands” if nuclear negotiations are to succeed, following the latest round of talks in Geneva.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a phone call with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty that progress requires “seriousness and realism” from Washington and a careful approach to avoid miscalculations.
The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s ballistic missile programme and uranium enrichment. US President Donald Trump recently warned that Tehran has missiles capable of threatening Europe and American bases overseas and is developing longer-range systems that could reach the United States.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that Iran is preparing to scale up uranium enrichment and has refused to negotiate on its missile programme, calling the lack of dialogue a significant obstacle.
Iran, however, insists its missile programme is defensive and maintains that its nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes only.
The Geneva talks mark the third round of Omani-mediated negotiations aimed at preventing military escalation as the US expands its regional presence. Both Iran and Oman reported progress, with technical-level discussions scheduled Monday in Vienna ahead of a fourth round next week.
The talks highlight the delicate balance between diplomacy and rising regional tensions, as both sides seek a framework for a potential nuclear agreement.
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