DUBAI, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Iran sees the chance of a good outcome from a third round of talks with the United States, its President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday, as a delegation left for Geneva
Iran Optimistic on US Talks as Delegation Departs for Geneva Round Three
Third Round of Iran–US Negotiations in Geneva
DUBAI, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Iran sees the chance of a good outcome from a third round of talks with the United States, its President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday, as a delegation left for Geneva for negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program.
Who Is Meeting and When
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are slated to meet with the Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in Geneva on Thursday.
Talks Resume Amid Military Build-Up
The two countries resumed negotiations over the long-disputed nuclear programme earlier this month as the U.S. builds up its military capability in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic. Iran has threatened to strike U.S. bases in the region if it is attacked.
US Deadline and Pressure
Trump on February 19 said he was giving Tehran about 10 to 15 days to make a deal.
Statements from Iran’s Leadership
"In relation to the talks, we see a good outlook, tomorrow in the meeting that Dr. Araqchi will hold in Geneva... we have tried, with the guidance of the Supreme Leader, to manage this process to get out of the no war, no peace situation," Pezeshkian said in comments carried by state media.
Deal ‘Within Reach’ if Diplomacy Leads
Araqchi said on Tuesday that a deal with the U.S. was "within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority."
Dispute Over Nuclear Intentions
The U.S. and Israel believe Iran aspires to build a nuclear weapon that could threaten Israel's existence. Iran says its nuclear programme is purely peaceful, even though it has enriched uranium far beyond the purity needed for power generation, and close to what is required for a bomb.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Elwely Elwelly; Editing by Alex Richardson and Sharon Singleton)
