Geneva talks test Trump’s red lines as US buildup, Iran tracking raise war fear

As high-stakes Geneva talks approach, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has issued a stark warning: without a new deal, force could follow. His remarks land amid the largest U.S. military buildup in the region in over a decade, with carriers and air wings positioned near Iran. At the same time, fresh satellite disclosures and intelligence chatter are fueling fears that Tehran is closely tracking every move. With Trump reiterating his red lines and Iran insisting diplomacy must prevail, the region stands at a knife’s edge. Is Geneva the last off-ramp?