US, Iran hold nuclear talks in Switzerland amid military buildup
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The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect nuclear talks in Switzerland, moderated by Oman, as the U.S. military builds up forces in the Middle East.
The United States and Iran are holding indirect talks in Switzerland in what officials are describing as a last-chance effort at diplomacy over Tehran's nuclear program, even as the U.S. military continues a significant buildup of forces in the Middle East.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are participating in the talks, which are being moderated by Oman. Oman's foreign ministry reported a pause in the negotiations, saying they would resume later as both sides continue working toward progress. Thursday's meeting marked the third such gathering in as many weeks.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a stark warning as Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland.
"I want you to understand and everyone should know that Iran poses a very grave threat to the United States," Rubio said.
Rubio said the talks must go beyond Iran's nuclear program, pointing to the country's arsenal of ballistic missiles as a major sticking point.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day.
The death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves an uncertain power vacuum in Tehran, and someone sharing his last name could rise to power next.
Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia with drones as Operation Epic Fury expands and economic fallout from the conflict grows.
The U.S. State Department has issued new guidance to Americans in the vicinity of Iran as regional conflict escalates.
At least four American soldiers have died as the war in the Middle East intensified over the weekend and Iran and its proxy forces launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and Arab states.
Trump ordered U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran; Tehran fired missiles at U.S. bases as Congress split over his authority to act without approval.