Iran and the United States are gearing up for their second round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, with both sides expressing a mix of optimism and caution. Iran is offering a nuclear agreement that maintains the same enrichment cap as the 2015 deal, but demands assurances from the US that a future agreement would not be abandoned, particularly under a potential Trump administration. In the lead-up to these talks, Iranian officials insist that uranium enrichment capabilities remain non-negotiable. The backdrop to these discussions includes shifting US positions and heightened rhetoric from Trump, who has emphasized the need for Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions or face serious repercussions. As both nations stand firm on key issues, the outcome of these talks could significantly reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.