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US and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to the Mideast

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 9 min read 100% complete by By  JAMEY KEATEN, JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMANFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:23 AM
US and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to the Mideast
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The US and Iran are engaging in a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The US delegation includes envoy Steve Witkoff, while Iran's representation is led by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. These talks are viewed as a crucial opportunity for diplomacy amidst rising tensions, as the US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, deploying aircraft and warships. The US aims to delay Iran's nuclear program, while Iran seeks a peaceful resolution, warning that conflict would be devastating. The talks occur against a backdrop of economic hardship in Iran, with rising prices for essential goods.

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Manama 30% Jared Kushner 40% U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet 40% Abbas Araghchi 40% Badr al-Busaidi 50% Steve Witkoff ×250% Geneva ×560% Donald Trump 60% Middle East ×370% Oman ×670% United States ×990% Iran ×1190%

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nuclear talks 100% us iran relations 90% military deployment 70% middle east 70% diplomacy 60% oman 50% inflation 50% peaceful solution 40%

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