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

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 15, 2026 at 11:20 PM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Geneva for a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States. The talks, mediated by Oman, follow a previous round held in Oman last week. These discussions aim to address Iran's nuclear program, which has been a point of contention with the US. Tensions remain high, as previous talks broke down after reported Israeli actions against Iranian nuclear sites and threats of force from former US President Donald Trump. Concerns exist that any escalation could lead to a broader regional conflict, particularly given Iran's threats of retaliation and the potential for involvement from Gulf Arab countries.

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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear programme.

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Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva.

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The second round of indirect talks will take place in Geneva.

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Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva for nuclear negotiations with the US.

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Similar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day war on Iran.

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IRNA 50% Gulf Arab countries 50% Oman ×260% Israel 60% Donald Trump ×270% Geneva ×270% Abbas Araghchi 80% United States ×280% Iran ×790%

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nuclear negotiations 90% iran 80% us 80% geneva 70% indirect talks 70% oman 60% abbas araghchi 50% nuclear program 50% regional conflict 50% diplomacy 40%