US and Iran to Hold New Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Discussions to take place next week, hosted by Oman

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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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 on Saturday. The talks will be hosted by Oman, which also welcomed the first round of indirect talks on February 6.

Why it matters

The nuclear talks between the US and Iran are critical to reducing tensions and the risk of conflict in the region. Any progress made could help prevent a potential military confrontation and pave the way for a new nuclear agreement.

The details

After the first discussions on February 6, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that failure to reach an agreement would be 'very traumatic.' Similar talks last year broke down in June as Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran that included US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to constrain its nuclear program, while Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its own.

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

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who has threatened to use force against Iran over its nuclear program.

Abbas Araghchi

The Iranian Foreign Minister who participated in the first round of indirect talks with the US.

Steve Witkoff

The US Mideast envoy who participated in the first round of indirect talks with Iran.

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What they’re saying

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

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (wysl1040.com)

“Iran is 'ready for any kind of verification.'”

— Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President (wysl1040.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The upcoming nuclear talks between the US and Iran are a critical opportunity to reduce tensions and the risk of conflict in the region. However, significant differences remain, and any progress will require compromise from both sides.