US, Iran to Hold New Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Second round of indirect negotiations to take place next week, Swiss government says

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, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday. The talks, which will be hosted by Oman, come after an initial round of indirect negotiations on February 6th. The upcoming discussions aim to address the ongoing tensions and disagreements between the two countries regarding Iran's nuclear activities.

Why it matters

The nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran have been a long-standing and contentious issue, with both sides holding firm to their positions. These new talks represent an opportunity to potentially make progress on resolving the dispute, which has significant geopolitical implications for the Middle East and global security. However, past negotiations have frequently broken down, raising concerns about whether a breakthrough can be achieved.

The details

The upcoming talks will be the second round of indirect negotiations between the US and Iran, with the first round taking place on February 6th. Oman, which hosted the initial discussions, will also be the location for the new round of talks next week. The negotiations will involve Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, with the top military commander in the Middle East also expected to participate. Key sticking points include Iran's insistence on maintaining its uranium enrichment program, which the US has demanded be completely dismantled.

  • The first round of indirect talks between the US and Iran took place on February 6, 2026.
  • The second round of talks is scheduled to be held next week in Geneva.

The players

Abbas Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister, who will represent Iran in the upcoming nuclear talks.

Steve Witkoff

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

Oman

The country that will host the upcoming round of indirect talks between the US and Iran.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States, who has repeatedly threatened to use force against Iran if it does not agree to constrain its nuclear program.

Masoud Pezeshkian

The President of Iran, who has stated that his country is "ready for any kind of verification" of its nuclear activities.

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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 (Chicago Tribune)

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

— Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran (Chicago Tribune)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The upcoming nuclear talks between the US and Iran represent a critical opportunity to potentially resolve longstanding tensions and disagreements over Iran's nuclear program. However, past negotiations have frequently broken down, and significant differences remain between the two sides, raising concerns about whether a breakthrough can be achieved this time.