The heat is on in Geneva! The United States and Iran have officially started a critical round of nuclear talks, and this time, they’ve brought in a “referee.” Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN’s nuclear agency (IAEA), has joined the room as a technical observer. His job is crucial: he’s the only one who can verify if Iran is actually stopping its nuclear work. With President Donald Trump setting a strict deadline and moving a massive military force into the region, Grossi’s “stamp of approval” might be the only thing that prevents a new war.
Despite the pressure, there’s a flicker of hope. Negotiators like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are meeting with Iranian officials through mediators, with both sides showing an “unprecedented openness” to new ideas. The goal is to trade Iran’s nuclear program for the lifting of economic sanctions. With the clock ticking down, the world is waiting to see if this “last-chance” diplomacy will finally bring peace or lead to the military strikes Trump has threatened.
