Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

As Iran and the US prepare for nuclear talks in Rome, tensions escalate with military threats and mixed messages. President Trump emphasizes a deal or war stance, with reports of an Israeli military plan against Iran being “waved off” for now. Iran’s return to negotiations is attributed to limited US demands on nuclear issues, though distrust persists after Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 agreement and ongoing sanctions, complicating the path to a potential deal.