The U.S. and Iran are engaged in rare high-stakes talks about Iran’s nuclear programme, with Oman acting as a mediator.
Two rounds of talks have been held in Muscat and Rome, with a third technical round planned.
Tensions remain high due to the U.S. withdrawal from the multilateral nuclear agreement under President Trump in 2018, which led to Iran speeding up its nuclear activities.
Iran has the capability to build a nuclear bomb within weeks, but hasn't yet decided to do so.
Iran’s regional influence has decreased due to Israel's attacks and the fall of Syria's Assad regime.
Israel is pressing for an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, but Trump has vetoed those plans for now.
Trump’s approach is a mix of diplomacy and threats, including military actions against Iran-aligned groups and increasing U.S. military presence in the region.
Despite military pressure, any attack on Iran could destabilize the region and harm the global economy.
Iran's nuclear sites are difficult to destroy due to being scattered and underground.
Diplomacy, like in the 2015 nuclear deal, remains the most viable solution.
Both the U.S. and Iran seem open to a deal: Iran wants sanctions lifted in exchange for scaling back its nuclear activities.
The 2015 nuclear agreement could serve as a reference point if talks progress.
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