U.S. and Iran Remain at Odds Over Nuclear Talks as Military Tensions Escalate

Iran demands sanctions relief as a precondition for negotiations, while the U.S. insists on complete nuclear program dismantlement.

Iran has expressed conditional willingness to negotiate, requiring the U.S. to lift sanctions before talks can proceed.
The U.S. has called for the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear program, labeling it a non-negotiable demand.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports a significant rise in Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, nearing weapons-grade levels.
The U.S. has intensified military actions in Yemen, targeting Iran-backed Houthi militias in its largest regional operation under Trump's administration.
Both nations have issued public threats, with the U.S. warning of military intervention if no agreement is reached and Iran signaling potential retaliation.