The United States has given Iran a deadline of about ten days. President Donald Trump wants a "meaningful deal" with Iran. If no deal is reached, there is a higher chance of military conflict. This comes after the US sent more warships to the Middle East.
The US has been very clear about Iran's nuclear program. Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are working on this. They want to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons. The US is using both threats and talks to achieve this. US military planners are looking at attack plans. They might consider striking Iranian nuclear sites soon. This worries international diplomats.
However, diplomatic talks have also shown some hope. Last Tuesday, US and Iranian representatives met indirectly in Geneva, Switzerland. Both sides said the meetings went well. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said they agreed on basic ideas for the nuclear issue. The US State Department agreed that "progress was made." But these talks are happening during a dangerous time.
Lawmakers in Washington are also worried. Many are afraid of the US acting alone militarily. They remember past US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. The US government also seems to want to work outside of international groups. This makes lawmakers more anxious.
The next few days will be very important. The ten-day deadline means a quick decision is needed. This could lead to a new agreement or military action. Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, is helping with talks. His work is key to preventing a war. The world is watching to see what happens next.