US EditionUS-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat
The third round of indirect talks aims to resolve nuclear disputes amid U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, with Iran seeking to preserve peaceful nuclear rights.
- On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Iran and the United States hold indirect talks in Geneva to resolve a longstanding nuclear dispute and avert fresh U.S. strikes, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attending and Oman mediating.
- After a massive United States military presence in the Middle East and repeated threats from President Donald Trump, talks follow earlier this month and last year’s collapse after Israel’s June strikes that sparked a 12-day war.
- Iran insists talks remain focused on nuclear matters and sanctions relief, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Iran's refusal to discuss ballistic missiles "a big, big problem".
- Sanctions announced ahead of the talks target more than 30 individuals and entities, while Rafael Grossi, IAEA director, arrives as Iran's stated threat to retaliate raises immediate risk to regional U.S. forces and allies.
- Cautious optimism from Tehran meets firm U.S. rhetoric as negotiators try to bridge gaps, with Abbas Araghchi saying `A deal is within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority` and President Donald Trump stressing diplomacy but rejecting a nuclear Iran.
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By JAMEY KEATEN, JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMAN GENEVA (AP) — Oman’s foreign minister says the United States and Iran will resume indirect nuclear talks later on Thursday. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, who has been mediating the negotiations in Geneva, said the two sides have been exchanging “creative and positive ideas,” adding: “We hope to make more progress.” THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. GENEVA (AP) —…
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By JAMEY KEATEN, JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMAN GENEVA (AP) — Iranian state television reported Thursday that indirect talks with the United States will resume later in the day after both sides take a break. It wasn’t clear what the reason for the break was. The two sides had been holding indirect talks for hours in Geneva mediated by Oman. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. GENEVA (AP) — Iran and the United State…
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US and Iran hold hours of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to the Mideast
By JAMEY KEATEN, JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMAN GENEVA (AP) — Iran and the United States held hours of indirect talks Thursday in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal. U.S. President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Iran’s nuclear program, and he sees an opportunity while the country is stru…
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