U.S. and Iran Discuss Nuclear Enrichment in Geneva Talks

Iran's foreign minister says neither side demanded complete halt to uranium enrichment

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The United States and Iran held nuclear talks in Geneva this week, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stating that the U.S. did not seek a complete halt to uranium enrichment, and Iran did not offer to suspend its enrichment program.

Why it matters

The nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are a critical part of ongoing efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, while allowing Iran to maintain a civilian nuclear energy program. The positions taken by each side during the talks provide insight into the challenges and progress being made in these high-stakes diplomatic discussions.

The details

According to Araqchi, the U.S. did not demand a complete end to Iran's uranium enrichment activities during the Geneva talks. Similarly, Iran did not offer to suspend its enrichment program. This suggests the two sides are still working to find a compromise that would limit Iran's enrichment capabilities while allowing it to continue some nuclear activities for peaceful purposes.

  • The nuclear talks took place in Geneva this week.

The players

Abbas Araqchi

The Iranian Foreign Minister who spoke about the details of the nuclear talks with the U.S.

United States

One of the parties involved in the nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Iran

One of the parties involved in the nuclear negotiations with the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“We have not offered any suspension and the U.S. side has not asked for zero enrichment.”

— Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Minister (wn.com)

The takeaway

The nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran continue to be a delicate diplomatic process, with both sides working to find a balance between Iran's desire to maintain a civilian nuclear program and international concerns over the potential development of nuclear weapons. The positions expressed during the Geneva discussions suggest progress, but also the ongoing challenges in reaching a comprehensive agreement.