Iran and the United States are set to hold talks in Geneva on Thursday, but an expert says it's hard to predict the outcome. Fears of military confrontations between the two longtime adversaries have been growing as the US continues a military buildup in the Middle East. Iranian officials say they hold out hope for progress towards a deal to avoid fresh conflict, with Iran and the US expected to hold a third round of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday.
USSC CEO Dr Michael Green spoke with SBS News on this development and what it could mean for Australia.