The U.S. and Iran are set to begin high-stakes talks in Oman on Saturday, aiming to reach a new nuclear deal amid rising tensions.

President Trump has warned of possible military action if a deal isn’t made, while Iran has cautioned that any attack would trigger a wider Middle East conflict.

Although the talks will be indirect, they mark the most significant engagement in years, CNN has reported.

Trump seeks a stronger deal than the 2015 JCPOA, aiming to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while Iran has set firm red lines and refuses to negotiate under pressure.

Written by B.C. Begley