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Geneva Today
By the People, for the People
US, Iran to Hold New Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva
Swiss government announces second round of indirect negotiations next week
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, 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 over Iran's nuclear activities.
Why it matters
The nuclear talks between the US and Iran are a critical diplomatic effort to prevent further escalation of tensions in the region. Any potential agreement could have significant implications for global security and the future of Iran's nuclear program, which has been a source of concern for the international community.
The details
The upcoming talks in Geneva will be the second round of indirect negotiations between the US and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program. The first round of discussions on February 6th involved Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as the top military commander in the Middle East. The Trump administration has maintained that Iran cannot have any uranium enrichment under any deal, while Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and has threatened to pursue a nuclear weapon if necessary.
- 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, Switzerland.
The players
Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister who participated in the first round of nuclear talks with the US.
Steve Witkoff
US Mideast envoy who participated in the first round of nuclear talks with Iran.
Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President who has stated that Iran 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 Iran's ballistic missile program and end its funding for proxy groups.
What they’re saying
“Failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be 'very traumatic.'”
— Donald Trump, US President
“Iran is 'ready for any kind of verification.'”
— Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President
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
The upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva represent a critical diplomatic effort to address the ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and prevent further escalation in the region. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for global security and the future of Iran's nuclear activities.
