Iran and US Conclude Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Negotiations continue as both sides seek to revive 2015 nuclear deal

Feb. 18, 2026 at 2:31pm

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According to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington has concluded in Geneva. The talks are part of ongoing efforts by Iran and the United States to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement, which the US withdrew from in 2018.

Why it matters

The nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US are critical to reducing tensions and preventing further escalation in the region. A successful outcome could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Iran and a return to the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, which aimed to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

The details

The latest round of talks in Geneva were indirect, meaning Iran and the US did not meet face-to-face but rather communicated through intermediaries. This format has been used throughout the negotiations as the two sides work to find common ground on the steps needed to revive the 2015 agreement.

  • The second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US concluded on February 17, 2026 in Geneva.

The players

Esmaeil Baqaei

The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry.

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What they’re saying

“The second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington has come to an end.”

— Esmaeil Baqaei, Foreign Ministry spokesperson

What’s next

The two sides are expected to continue their indirect negotiations in the coming weeks as they work to resolve the remaining differences and revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

The takeaway

The latest round of nuclear talks between Iran and the US in Geneva represent an important step forward in efforts to restore the 2015 agreement, which both sides view as critical to reducing tensions and preventing further escalation in the region.