US and Iranian officials are set to hold a fresh round of nuclear talks in Geneva on February 26 for what is seen as a last-ditch attempt to avoid a major military conflict between the foes. The third round of discussions comes as President Donald Trump weighs options for US military action if no deal is secured to curb Iran’s nuclear program, with two American carrier groups deployed within striking distance of the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi left Tehran for the Swiss city on February 25, and is expected to hold…