Trump Signals Indirect Role in Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would be involved “indirectly” in upcoming Iran nuclear talks, as Washington and Tehran prepare for negotiations amid continued tension in the Middle East.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the discussions would take place in Geneva talks and would be led by diplomats, while he remained engaged at a strategic level.

He said Iran understood the risks of refusing an agreement and suggested its leadership would weigh the consequences of further confrontation with the United States.

• Trump says he will play indirect role in upcoming Iran nuclear talks
• U.S. and Iran prepare for Geneva negotiations amid military tensions
• Oil markets watch Iran nuclear talks as regional risks persist

The talks are aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear programme, which U.S. officials say could bring Tehran closer to developing a nuclear weapon. Washington has demanded that Iran stop uranium enrichment and allow wider inspections by international monitors. Iran maintains that its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes and has insisted on sanctions relief in return for any new restrictions.

The negotiations come as military pressure continues to build. The United States has increased its naval presence in the Persian Gulf, deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region. U.S. officials say the move is intended to deter escalation and protect shipping routes but have not ruled out military action if talks collapse.

Iran has responded by holding military exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies. Iranian officials have said they will not negotiate under threat and have warned against any attack on their territory.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has also raised concerns about Iran’s nuclear stockpiles, urging Tehran to clarify the status of enriched uranium and restore full access for inspectors at nuclear sites.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said reaching an agreement would be difficult, citing long-standing distrust between the two countries and sharp differences over verification and enforcement.

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Financial markets are closely watching the talks. Oil prices have remained sensitive to developments, reflecting fears that any breakdown in diplomacy could disrupt global oil supplies.