Indirect talks have started once again between America and Iran regarding the nuclear program. The entire world is keeping an eye on this conversation taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, because along with it, military activity in West Asia has also intensified.
US President Donald Trump wants a new agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program. Iran says it has the right to enrich uranium and will not discuss issues such as its missile program or support for regional organizations.
Attempt to avoid war, but danger remains
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned before leaving for Geneva that if America attacks, American military bases in the region will be targeted. He said it would be a no-win situation for anyone. The entire region could be in the grip of a devastating war. Iran has already hinted that it may also target Israel, raising fears of a major conflict across the Middle East.
Oman’s mediation, discussion with IAEA also
These talks are taking place under the mediation of Oman. Oman has long been a bridge of communication between Iran and Western countries. The head of the United Nations’ nuclear monitoring body, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was also contacted during the conversation. Oman’s Foreign Minister has called it a constructive and positive discussion. According to sources, both sides talked for about three hours and then took a break to consult their respective governments.
Talks were broken last year due to war
Last year, several rounds of talks were derailed when Israel attacked Iran for 12 days and the US also heavily bombed Iran’s nuclear sites. However, the complete picture of the loss is not yet clear. America alleges that Iran is trying to revive its nuclear program. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Iran is not currently enriching uranium, but is trying to reach a level where it would be possible to make nuclear weapons.
Increased military activity in the Gulf region
On the other hand, changes have also been seen in the activities of the ships of the Fifth Fleet of the US Navy. Satellite images indicated that several ships had been deployed to the sea from the US naval base in Bahrain. The oil market is also affected by this tension. The price of Brent crude has reached around $70 per barrel. During previous talks, Iran had indicated a temporary halt to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which had affected global oil supplies.