Iran’s top diplomat to attend ‘indirect’ talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 15, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Geneva for a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the U.S., mediated by Oman. The talks follow a previous round in Oman and stalled negotiations last year after a war that included U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. The U.S. insists Iran cannot enrich uranium, while Iran maintains its program is peaceful but has threatened to pursue nuclear weapons. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington's interest in a diplomatic solution, with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also traveling for the talks. The U.S. is also deploying military assets to the Middle East, described as a protective measure. Araghchi is expected to meet with Swiss, Omani, and IAEA counterparts.

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United Arab Emirates 30% International Atomic Energy Agency 40% Tehran ×240% USS Gerald R. Ford 40% Marco Rubio ×250% Israel 50% Donald Trump ×360% Oman ×260% Abbas Araghchi ×270% Geneva ×370% United States ×780% Iran ×1290%

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