US and Iran at Critical Nuclear Negotiations

Iran's deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, has told the BBC that Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US, provided the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions. The US and Iran have been holding indirect talks in Oman and are set to meet again in Geneva. Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that the ball is in America's court to prove their sincerity in reaching a deal. He pointed to Iran's offer to dilute its 60%-enriched uranium as evidence of its willingness to compromise. The US has emphasized that Iran is holding up progress in the negotiations, while Iran views Washington's maximalist demands, including zero enrichment, as an obstacle. The talks come amid a heightened military presence in the region, with the US having thousands of soldiers stationed there. Iranian officials have expressed concern over Trump's conflicting messages and have warned that another war would be traumatic for everyone involved.

US President Donald Trump stated that a regime change in Iran would be the 'best thing that could happen' as the US deploys another aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump justified the move by saying that if a deal isn't struck with Iran, the US 'will need it'. The US has been engaged in talks with Iran, but no agreement has been reached. Trump has threatened military action against Iran if it uses force to suppress anti-regime protests. The situation remains tense, with Iran's Supreme Leader warning that US military action would plunge the region into war.

The article discusses US President Donald Trump's approach to Iran, emphasizing his determination to either negotiate a deal or use military force. Trump has been pushing Iran to end its nuclear program and support for terrorist groups since his first term. After airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last June, Trump has increased military presence in the region by sending a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to join the Abraham Lincoln carrier group. Trump stated that he is prepared to use military force if negotiations fail, and has considered regime change in Iran. The article highlights the stalemate in negotiations and the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles.