US-Iran talks live: Second round to begin in Geneva

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Urooba Jamal,Umut UrasFebruary 17, 2026 at 06:13 AM

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A second round of high-stakes nuclear talks between the United States and Iran is scheduled to begin in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17, 2026. The negotiations will be mediated by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and held at the Omani embassy. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will represent Iran, while US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will represent the United States. The talks aim to address the Iranian nuclear program amidst a backdrop of regional military buildup and escalating war threats. The initial round of negotiations was also mediated by Oman.

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Switzerland 40% Donald Trump 50% Omani Embassy 50% Steve Witkoff 60% Jared Kushner 60% Oman ×360% Abbas Araghchi 70% Geneva ×270% Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi ×270% United States ×290% Iran ×390%

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us-iran talks 100% nuclear talks 90% oman mediation 70% geneva 70% badr bin hamad al-busaidi 60% steve witkoff 60% abbas araghchi 60% middle east 50% regional war threats 40%