.jpg)
1 hour ago
4
Article content
(Bloomberg) — The US and Iran are set to hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday with days to go until President Donald Trump’s deadline for a deal.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.
- Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
- Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
- National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.
- Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
- Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
- National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account.
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
- Enjoy additional articles per month.
- Get email updates from your favourite authors.
THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
- Enjoy additional articles per month
- Get email updates from your favourite authors
Sign In or Create an Account
or
Article content
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who’s mediating the negotiations in Geneva, will deliver Iran’s latest proposals to the US team on Thursday morning, the state-run Oman News Agency reported.
Article content
Article content
Trump had given Iran a deadline of March 1-6 to strike a deal and has threatened a military strike if it fails to do so, sparking fears of a new Middle East war that could embroil Israel and Gulf Arab oil producers.
Article content
Article content
A vast US military build-up in the region, the biggest since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, is set to receive a further boost in the coming days when a second aircraft carrier arrives that could join in any potential attack or help defend against Iranian retaliation.
Article content
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Article content
Energy traders are watching for signs of disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway off Iran’s southern coast that connects key oil producers in the Persian Gulf to world markets. Benchmark Brent is up around 17% since the start of the year.
Article content
Saudi Arabia and Iran have both accelerated oil exports in recent weeks as tensions have grown.
Article content
US demands for a deal have varied, with Trump repeating that he won’t allow Tehran to obtain a nuclear weapon despite its public position – long met with skepticism in the west – that it isn’t seeking one. Washington has also expressed frustration at Iran’s refusal to discuss its ballistic missile program.
Article content
Tehran’s priority in the talks is the lifting of sanctions that have hobbled its economy, fueling a currency crisis that sparked widespread street protests against the Islamic Republic in December.
Article content
The last round of negotiations, on Feb. 17, saw the sides agree to draft texts for a deal, Iran said at the time, while cautioning that the next stage would be “more difficult and detailed.”
Article content
“Iran will resume talks with the U.S. in Geneva with a determination to achieve a fair and equitable deal — in the shortest possible time,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X on Tuesday.
Article content
The US team is led by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Article content
English (US)