US and Iran resume nuclear talks after months-long break amid tensions

The United States and Iran have held their first direct talks since June, marking a resumption of diplomatic engagement after a prolonged pause. The negotiations come after a ceasefire between the two sides broke down earlier this year. Following the collapse of that ceasefire, both countries exchanged fire on multiple occasions. The renewed dialogue takes place against a backdrop of heightened tensions, including recent threatening rhetoric from the Trump administration toward Iran.