Nuclear diplomacy stalls as geopolitical tensions escalate. Iran and the US ended indirect talks in Geneva without reaching agreement on Tehran's nuclear program, with both sides maintaining firm positions. Iran insists on continuing uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, while the US demands broader constraints including missile rollback and cessation of support for armed groups. The impasse raises significant risks for Middle East stability, particularly as the US has positioned substantial military assets in the region. Technical negotiations are set to resume in Vienna next week, but the failure to progress signals deepening polarization that could impact global markets and oil prices given regional tensions.
