US, Iran to Hold New Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Swiss government announces upcoming discussions on Tehran's nuclear program

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The United States and Iran will hold a second round of talks over Iran's nuclear program next week in Geneva, Switzerland, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday. The indirect talks, which will be hosted by Oman, come after an initial round of discussions on February 6th. The upcoming talks aim to address ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear activities.

Why it matters

The nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran are critical for regional stability and global security. Any progress made could help ease longstanding tensions and the threat of conflict, while failure to reach an agreement could heighten the risk of military confrontation between the two countries.

The details

The talks will be held in Geneva, with Oman hosting the indirect discussions between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. The top military commander in the Middle East will also be present. Key sticking points include Iran's demand to maintain uranium enrichment and the US position that Iran cannot have any enrichment under a deal. Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, while the US has threatened force to compel Iran to constrain its nuclear activities.

  • The first round of indirect talks was held on February 6, 2026.
  • The upcoming second round of talks will take place next week in Geneva.

The players

Abbas Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister who will participate in the indirect talks with the US.

Steve Witkoff

US Mideast envoy who will represent the United States in the nuclear negotiations with Iran.

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What they’re saying

“Failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be 'very traumatic.'”

— Donald Trump, US President

What’s next

The upcoming talks in Geneva will be a crucial test of whether the US and Iran can make progress on the nuclear issue and avoid further escalation of tensions.

The takeaway

The high-stakes nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran will continue, with both sides seeking to find common ground and avert the risk of a potentially devastating military conflict in the Middle East.