00:25Fresh momentum is building in Geneva
00:28as indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States enter a critical phase.
00:35Oman's Foreign Minister, Saeed Badr Hamad al-Busaidi, the key mediator in the talks,
00:41has described the atmosphere as constructive, pointing to what he called unprecedented openness from both sides.
00:48According to al-Busaidi, negotiators are now showing flexibility toward new and creative solutions
00:55aimed at reaching a fair and sustainable agreement.
00:58During meetings in Switzerland, the Omani Foreign Minister reviewed Iran's submitted proposals,
01:04the U.S. responses and inquiries, and the guarantees required for any potential deal on Tehran's nuclear program.
01:12Oman confirmed it had received formal views and draft proposals from Iran,
01:17with both parties demonstrating willingness to explore innovative pathways forward.
01:23Al-Busaidi emphasized that intensive diplomatic efforts are ongoing
01:27and urged both sides to go the extra mile to finalize an agreement.
01:33He noted that the discussions are building on guiding principles established in earlier rounds,
01:38first in Muscat on February 6th, and then in Geneva on February 17th.
01:44The format of the talks remains indirect.
01:47Iranian and American delegations are not meeting face-to-face.
01:51Instead, Omani mediators are conducting shuttle diplomacy,
01:55carrying proposals and counter-proposals between the two sides.
01:59Iran's delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi,
02:03supported by senior diplomats and nuclear experts.
02:06Tehran has submitted a draft framework focusing on phased commitments,
02:12sanctions relief, and limits tied to enrichment and missile issues.
02:16The U.S. team, represented by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner,
02:22is pushing for a halt to uranium enrichment, restrictions on ballistic missile development,
02:27and limits on Iran's regional proxy activities.
02:31These negotiations are unfolding against a tense backdrop.
02:35The United States has dramatically expanded its military presence in the CENTCOM region,
02:41deploying hundreds of aircraft, two carrier strike groups, and F-22 stealth fighters to Israel.
02:47President Donald Trump has warned that military force remains an option if diplomacy fails.
02:54At the same time, Iran has signaled cautious optimism while maintaining that it is prepared for any scenario.
03:01With diplomacy and deterrence moving in parallel,
03:05Geneva has become the focal point of a high-stakes geopolitical showdown,
03:09one that could either ease tensions or push the region toward deeper confrontation.
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