Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Iran nuclear talks

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 17, 2026 at 06:14 AM

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President Trump stated he will be "indirectly" involved in upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman. The talks, scheduled for Tuesday, aim to address Iran's nuclear program and potential lifting of US sanctions. Iran believes the US position has become more realistic, while Washington seeks to discuss other issues like Iran's missile stockpile. Trump suggested Iran is motivated to negotiate, referencing past US military actions against Iranian nuclear sites. The talks occur amid heightened tensions, including a US military build-up in the Middle East and a recent increase in US destroyers, combat ships and fighter jets in the region. Iran has responded with its own show of force.

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UN 30% Oman 40% USS Gerald R Ford 40% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 40% Switzerland 40% Middle East ×250% Tehran 50% Abbas Araqchi 50% Geneva ×260% United States ×690% Donald Trump ×490% Iran ×1195%

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iran nuclear talks 80% us-iran relations 70% nuclear programme 60% middle east 50% economic sanctions 50% iranian nuclear sites 40% us military build-up 40%

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