Iran says ‘good progress’ made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 18, 2026 at 05:26 AM

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Indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, took place in Geneva on Tuesday, February 18, 2026. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported "good progress," stating that both sides reached a broad agreement on guiding principles for future negotiations. While acknowledging that narrowing the gaps between the countries will take time, he indicated a clear path forward with potential draft agreements to be exchanged. US Vice President JD Vance confirmed the meeting but emphasized that Iran has not yet acknowledged or worked through the red lines set by the US president. Vance stated that the US prefers diplomacy but retains the option of military action if diplomacy fails. Iran seeks relief from US sanctions, including the ban on oil purchases.

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