Iran-US Negotiations: US Repeats Trump's 'Options' For Not Accepting 'Red Lines' To Tehran | Geneva

US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on February 17 show glacial progress, with Vice President JD Vance warning that if diplomacy fails to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions, "all options," including military, remain open, emphasising America's powerful forces. Trump has escalated threats with a massive flotilla and potential second carrier deployment, recalling past strikes like "Midnight Hammer" if Iran isn't reasonable. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi countered that Iran is ready to defend against aggression with widespread consequences, accusing the US of UN Charter violations through sanctions and posturing.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei mocked US military claims, threatening to sink warships, while Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz during drills, affecting 20% of global oil. Pezeshkian blamed Western distrust for stalled progress and vowed not to bow to demands, prioritising regional peace. Israeli PM Netanyahu urged Trump to include Iran's missiles and terror support in talks. Senator Lindsey Graham warned that a surviving regime would embolden terrorism and block peace.