Iran’s Araghchi arrives in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 16, 2026 at 08:40 AM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on February 16, 2026, for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States. The talks aim to reduce tensions and prevent a potential military confrontation, which Iran warns could escalate into a regional conflict. Araghchi plans to meet with IAEA Director Rafael Grossi for technical discussions regarding access to Iranian nuclear facilities bombed during a previous war, as well as his Omani counterpart who mediated the first round of talks. Iran insists it will not halt nuclear enrichment and considers its missile program non-negotiable. The US is increasing its military presence in the region while pushing for a change of power in Iran.

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UN 30% Israel 30% Oman 40% Donald Trump 40% Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi 40% Rafael Grossi 50% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 50% Geneva ×270% International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ×270% Abbas Araghchi ×590% United States ×790% Iran ×12100%

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nuclear talks 100% iran 90% united states 80% nuclear programme 70% iaea 60% military confrontation 50% regional conflict 50% nuclear enrichment 40% missile programme 40%