‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US
Iran says ‘good progress’ made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva
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In February 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran's missile program is "non-negotiable" in upcoming talks with the United States, which are set to resume following mediated discussions in Oman. Araghchi warned that Iran would target US military bases in the Middle East if attacked. Despite Trump calling the talks "very good", the US imposed tariffs on countries trading with Iran and announced new sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports. While Araghchi described the initial talks as "a good start," he emphasized the need to build trust. Experts express skepticism about the potential for a new deal, citing strong US pressure and Iranian unwillingness to concede on its nuclear enrichment program, which it considers an "inalienable right."
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AI-ExtractedNuclear enrichment is Iran’s “inalienable right and must continue”.
More than one-quarter of Iran’s trade is with China.
Trump signed an executive order effective from Saturday that called for the “imposition of tariffs” on countries still doing business with Iran.
Tehran would target US military bases in the Middle East if the US attacks Iranian territory.
Iran's missile programme was “never negotiable” in Friday’s talks.
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