On Army Day in Iran, the Islamic Republic displayed its military might through a parade in Tehran, including troops, the S-300 missile defense system, and drones. Despite the public show of force, Iran is also pushing for diplomacy behind the scenes. Foreign Minister Sayyid Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow before heading to Rome for talks with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
There has been confusion over U.S. messaging on Iran’s nuclear program, with conflicting statements regarding the desired outcome of negotiations. The 2015 nuclear deal offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program, but the U.S. withdrew from the agreement in 2018. Iran then abandoned limits and has enriched uranium up to 60%.
President Trump has shown a willingness to renegotiate a deal with Iran, opting for talks over military action. However, Iran remains cautious and suspicious of Trump, with hardline clerics cautioning against trusting the U.S. in negotiations. Despite this, Trump has threatened military action and extended sanctions on Iran to press for a deal.
The talks are described as being in a crucial stage according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The situation remains tense as negotiations continue, with the threat of military action looming if an agreement is not reached.
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