Iran, US discussing proposals, "technical" talks to take place in Vienna on Monday, Iran's FM Araghchi says.

The upcoming talks come as the U.S. continues to build up military forces in the region and as Trump warns of "bad things" if Iran doesn't agree to a deal.

Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani added that Iranian Foreign Ministry officials will report on the progress of the consultations

The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.

Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.

Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.

Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.

U.S. President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Iran's nuclear program, and sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home.

Iran is ready for both peaceful and military development scenarios but sets the main objective of averting a possible conflict, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

Third round of indirect negotiations takes place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.

Third round of indirect negotiations takes place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.

Third round of indirect negotiations takes place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.

Third round of indirect negotiations takes place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.

Omani FM says Iran, US discussing proposals in respective capitals, "technical" talks to take place in Vienna next week.

Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.

Iran, US discussing proposals, "technical" talks to take place in Vienna on Monday, Iran's FM Araghchi says.

Iran's foreign minister told state TV that the talks 'made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the…