US and Iran Hold Indirect Nuclear Talks in Geneva
PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2026, 9:06 PM ET
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Washington, US and Iranian envoys will meet in Geneva this week for indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman. The US delegation will include envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner; Iran will send Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. President Donald Trump said Monday he will participate indirectly and warned of consequences if Tehran rejects a deal. The talks follow resumed discussions in Muscat on Feb. 6 and June clashes that involved Israeli strikes on Iranian sites. Diplomats aim to address nuclear, missile and regional security issues. A second round is scheduled Tuesday in Geneva. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- June (previous year): Talks collapsed after reported Israeli strikes and a 12-day conflict affecting Iranian nuclear sites.
- December (previous year): Trump's Mar-a-Lago meeting with Netanyahu included reported discussions of supporting Israeli strikes if diplomacy fails.
- 6 February: Washington and Tehran resumed indirect negotiations in Muscat, mediated by Oman.
- 16–17 February: US officials reported delegation travel; President Trump warned of consequences and said he would be involved indirectly.
- This week (Tuesday): Second round of indirect US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled to take place in Geneva.
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Diplomats and mediators, including Oman and negotiators from the US and Iran, benefited by restoring formal communication channels and preserving options for a negotiated settlement while regional actors maintained strategic flexibility.
Iranian civilians reportedly suffered from a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, while regional populations and infrastructure faced increased risk due to prior strikes and sustained military pressures.
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