Iran and U.S. to Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Swiss minister announces second round of indirect negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program next week in Geneva, Switzerland, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced. The talks, which will be hosted by Oman, come after an initial round of indirect negotiations on February 6. The Trump administration has maintained that Iran can have no uranium enrichment under any deal, while Tehran says it won't agree to that.

Why it matters

The nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. are a critical diplomatic effort to address concerns over Iran's nuclear program and prevent further escalation of tensions in the region. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for regional stability and global security.

The details

The talks will be held in Geneva, with Oman hosting the negotiations. This follows an initial round of indirect talks on February 6 between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. The Trump administration has insisted that Iran cannot have any uranium enrichment under a potential deal, while Iran has said it won't agree to that condition. Iran has maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but has also threatened to pursue a nuclear weapon. Before a 12-day war with Israel in June, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, which is close to weapons-grade levels.

  • The first round of indirect talks was held on February 6, 2026.
  • The second round of talks is scheduled for next week.

The players

Abbas Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister who participated in the first round of indirect talks with the U.S.

Steve Witkoff

U.S. Mideast envoy who participated in the first round of indirect talks with Iran.

Donald Trump

Former U.S. President who has maintained that Iran cannot have any uranium enrichment under a nuclear deal.

Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President who has said his nation is "ready for any kind of verification" of its nuclear program.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister who has pressed for any nuclear deal with Iran to include steps to neutralize its ballistic missile program and end its funding for proxy groups.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

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

— Donald Trump (Associated Press)

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.