As the possibility of a US-Iran war draws closer, reports claim the second round of indirect talks between Iran and the US in Geneva saw tempers flaring. New details about the second round of indirect talks between the Islamic Republic and the United States in Geneva reveal the US expressing dissatisfaction and “reprimanding the Iranian delegation.”
Washington accused Tehran of violating its initial commitment to talk about its missiles and proxies, according to Israel Hayom.
According to the report, the dispute deepened the rift after the Islamic Republic's negotiating team told the United States that they were only willing to negotiate on other issues under Washington's consideration if a nuclear agreement was reached and sanctions were lifted.
After the talks, the Islamic Republic, however, sent another message to the United States through Oman, in response to the dissatisfaction of American negotiators. Iran said it was ready for to postpone the operation of enrichment facilities and place them under IAEA supervision, but insists on keeping them on its territory. Though Washington is examining the proposal, it is clearly far from the threshold requirements.
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If Iran does not come close to the US demands, Washington could consider a series of attacks on a limited scale - a kind of "knock on the roof" - to illustrate the seriousness of the threat. The report, quoting sources, added that Iranian regime officials estimate that the US will not attack, despite the significant concentration of forces in the region. Limited attacks may send a message without degenerating into a full-scale war.
However, Iranians reiterated this position, demanding that the talks on the other issues be held without an ultimatum and with the participation of the countries of the region. The Americans rejected the demand and expressed a strong protest at the violation of the commitment. Despite this, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi issued a positive statement, which was met with contradictory American briefings.
However, Israeli officials believe that Iran will try to buy time through additional proposals on the nuclear issue, but will not succeed in bridging the gaps with the United States. "The spring is cocked, and the readiness of the American forces to launch a full-scale attack is at a high level, but an order to launch will not be given in the coming days," said an Israeli source.