US EditionUS-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat
Talks mediated by Oman focus on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as U.S. military buildup in the Middle East signals risks of escalation, officials say.
- 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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Omani mediator cites progress in indirect Iran-US talks set to resume later on Thursday
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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