Third Round of Negotiations in Geneva Shows US-Iran Nuclear Deal Still Unresolved

The third round of negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear programme in Geneva has ended without agreement, as both parties have yet to reach consensus on major issues, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter.

During the negotiations, US officials demanded that Iran destroy its nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, and transfer all remaining enriched uranium to the United States, the source stated.

Iran rejected the idea of relocating its uranium reserves abroad and expressed its opposition to halting uranium enrichment operations, dismantling nuclear facilities, and imposing restrictions on its programme, according to the newspaper’s report.

Iran and the United States have now held three rounds of negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear issue.

The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, whilst the US delegation was headed by special envoy Steve Witkoff. Both parties are currently drafting proposals for a possible agreement.

Last month, US President Donald Trump stated that a “large fleet” was heading towards Iran and expressed his hope that Tehran would agree to negotiate and sign a deal that was “fair and balanced.”

The US leader reminded observers that in June 2025, the US had attacked Iranian nuclear facilities as part of Operation Midnight Hammer.

He stated that any subsequent attack would be far more severe, and called for such an occurrence to be prevented.