U.S. and Iran exchange threats - Tuesday, 10 March
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including thr...
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva have been described as “positive”, according to a report by Axios citing a U.S. official.
The talks took place in Switzerland and involved U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Although the meeting was described overall as positive, Axios reported that the U.S. side had been “disappointed” with Iran’s positions during the morning session, citing a source familiar with the discussions.
The two sides plan to resume negotiations soon after consultations in their countries' capitals, with techical-level discussions scheduled to take place next week in Vienna, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X after the day's talks ended in Switzerland.
"We have finished the day after significant progress in the negotiation between the United States and Iran," the Omani foreign minister said.
A senior Iranian official had told Reuters earlier that the U.S. and Iran could reach a framework for a deal if Washington separates "nuclear and non-nuclear issues."
Speaking later on Thursday evening, Araghchi said Tehran and Washington had “moved closer to agreement” on certain issues and that seriousness on both sides “was more evident than before.”
Addressing reporters after the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, he said the two sides had agreed that technical teams would begin detailed discussions and reviews in Vienna starting Monday.
A further round of negotiations will be held in less than a week, he added.
Following the conclusion of the talks, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said there had been “significant progress” in the negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Oman has been mediating contacts between the two sides as efforts continue to revive diplomatic engagement over Iran’s nuclear programme.
No joint statement from the United States or Iran was immediately released.
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has addressed the U.N. Security Council, saying the world must consider how effective its engagement with the Taliban-run country is as millions face hunger.
British MPs have rejected a proposal to introduce an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to impose restrictions on platforms.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
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U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
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