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Iran and US to Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva
Third round of negotiations expected with Oman's mediation amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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A third round of talks between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program is expected to take place in the Swiss city of Geneva on Thursday. The US delegation will be led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while the Iranian side will be headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The talks come amid increased US military presence in the Middle East and rising concerns about possible military action against Iran.
Why it matters
The negotiations are a critical diplomatic effort to address the long-standing dispute over Iran's nuclear program and ease tensions between the two countries. A failure to reach an agreement could heighten the risk of a military confrontation, with potentially serious regional and global consequences.
The details
The US wants Iran to dismantle its uranium enrichment facilities and forgo enrichment on its territory, accusing Tehran of preparing to produce nuclear weapons. Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes in accordance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The talks will be mediated by Oman, which has previously played a role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the US.
- The talks are scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The players
Steve Witkoff
US special envoy who will lead the American delegation in the talks.
Jared Kushner
Senior advisor to US President Donald Trump and part of the US negotiating team.
Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister who will head the Iranian delegation in the negotiations.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
The upcoming talks in Geneva represent a critical diplomatic opportunity to address the long-standing dispute over Iran's nuclear program and ease tensions between the US and Iran. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant regional and global implications.
