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Second Round of Indirect Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begins in Geneva
The talks are the latest effort to revive the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:47pm
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The second round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States began in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17, 2026, according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency. The talks are the latest effort to revive the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, which the U.S. withdrew from in 2018.
Why it matters
The indirect talks in Geneva are a critical step in efforts to restore the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, which placed limits on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The U.S. withdrawal from the deal in 2018 and subsequent reimposition of sanctions have heightened tensions between Iran and the West.
The details
The talks in Geneva are being held indirectly, with Iranian and U.S. officials communicating through European Union mediators. This format allows the two sides to discuss the terms of a potential return to the nuclear deal without meeting face-to-face. Key issues on the table include the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran and the steps Iran would need to take to scale back its nuclear activities.
- The second round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States began on February 17, 2026.
The players
Iran
A Middle Eastern country that has been in negotiations with the United States and other world powers over its nuclear program.
United States
A global superpower that withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and has since sought to negotiate a return to the agreement.
What’s next
The two sides are expected to continue the indirect talks in the coming weeks as they work to find a path forward on the nuclear deal.
The takeaway
The indirect talks in Geneva represent a critical diplomatic effort to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, which could have significant implications for regional stability and global nonproliferation efforts.
