Indirect talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme ended in Geneva without a deal, though mediators described 'significant progress'. Oman's foreign minister, who facilitated the discussions, said negotiations would resume soon, with technical-level talks set to continue in Vienna next week.

The discussions come amid heightened tensions, with the United States increasing its military presence in the Middle East and warning that military action remains possible if diplomacy fails. Iran has vowed to retaliate against any attack by targeting United States military bases and Israel. President Donald Trump has indicated that a decision on whether a deal can be reached could come within days.

Washington is seeking strict limits on Iran's uranium enrichment and missile development, while Tehran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and refuses to discuss its missile programme. Iran has also called for the lifting of international sanctions. Despite deep differences, analysts say the fact that talks did not collapse suggests there may be enough common ground to continue negotiations.