Newscast Will The US Attack Iran?
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Feb 26, 2026 
Gary O'Donoghue, BBC North America correspondent in Washington, and Jane Corbin, award‑winning Middle East investigative filmmaker, discuss the indirect Geneva talks with Oman mediating. They cover US demands on Iran, Tehran's stance on nuclear and missiles, regional security risks including Israel and Hezbollah, the US naval buildup in the Gulf, and economic fallout for oil markets and trade uncertainty.
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Shuttle Diplomacy In Geneva
- The Geneva talks are indirect shuttle diplomacy mediated by Oman rather than direct US‑Iran meetings.
- Jared Kushner and US envoys, Omani intermediaries and Iran's foreign minister are moving between rooms to avoid direct contact.
Agenda Mismatch Risks Deadlock
- The US and Iran disagree sharply on the negotiation agenda, with the US pushing nukes, ballistic missiles and proxy activity while Iran demands sanctions relief.
- That mismatch risks deadlock unless the US accepts a narrower nuclear‑only deal and delays other demands.
Carrier Strike Groups Amplify Pressure
- The US has deployed a large naval strike group including two carriers (Gerald R. Ford and Abraham Lincoln) to increase pressure on Iran.
- That visible armada can coerce negotiations but risks appearing as a paper tiger if not used.