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2026-02-26 17:37:55
[US-Iran Indirect Talks in Geneva: Iran Shows Softness but Red Lines Remain] ⑴ Iran began a new round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva on Thursday regarding its nuclear program, pledging "flexibility." The talks come against the backdrop of US President Trump's order for a large-scale military deployment in the Middle East, raising market concerns about an escalation of regional conflict. ⑵ An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Tehran would participate in the negotiations with a "serious and flexible" attitude, but emphasized that the focus of discussion would be limited to the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions. Previously, US Secretary of State Rubio had warned that Iran's refusal to discuss its ballistic missile program was a "major problem," as its missiles are designed to strike the United States and threaten regional stability. ⑶ In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump hinted at possible military action against Iran, clearly stating that while he favored a diplomatic solution, he would not allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. The market is closely watching whether an agreement can be reached within the 10-15 day "window" to avoid supply disruptions due to military conflict. ⑷ Iran is facing severe domestic pressure, with Supreme Leader Khamenei's rule encountering economic difficulties and the impact of demonstrations. Against this backdrop, the Iranian president reiterated the religious decree banning weapons of mass destruction, intended to demonstrate Iran's lack of nuclear weapons intentions. Although both sides indicated an agreement was in sight, a senior Iranian official revealed that serious disagreements remained on key details such as the scope and order of sanctions lifting.
