Iran-US Nuclear Tensions Rise Ahead Of Geneva Negotiations

Diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United States escalated Wednesday as Tehran warned that negotiations remain possible but any military action would draw a strong response.

Iranian lawmakers said talks in Geneva could produce an agreement based on mutual respect, yet emphasized that aggression would be met with force.

The comments follow heightened U.S. military deployments in the Middle East and remarks from Donald Trump, who accused Iran of missile ambitions. Tehran dismissed the claims and reiterated its willingness for dialogue while insisting it will defend itself if attacked.

Internal pressures, including recent protests in Tehran, add to the backdrop of the negotiations.