US President, Donald Trump, said Tuesday he would be “indirectly” involved in talks between Iran and the United States scheduled to begin later in the day in Geneva, adding that Tehran appears willing to negotiate.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the discussions as “very important” and called on Iran to take a more measured stance.
“I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,” he said, referencing the impact of Washington’s hardline approach, including US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.
The latest round of negotiations in Switzerland comes amid repeated US military threats over Iran’s handling of anti-government protests and longstanding disagreements surrounding its nuclear program.
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he believes Washington’s stance on the nuclear issue has shifted toward “a more realistic one,” while emphasizing that Tehran would not bow to US pressure.
Araghchi said the meeting, being mediated by Oman, will center on Iran’s nuclear activities and the possible removal of US-imposed economic sanctions.
The United States, however, is seeking wider commitments from Tehran, including ending uranium enrichment and halting support for regional allies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ansarallah in Yemen, and armed factions in Iraq—demands Iranian authorities have repeatedly rejected.
