politics
February 18, 2026
What We Know About Second Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks on Tehran's Nuclear Dossier
Tehran and Washington reached understanding on a range of general issues, the IRNA news agency said
TL;DR
- Second round of indirect US-Iran talks held in Geneva at the Omani embassy.
- Consultations focused on Iran's nuclear program and lifting sanctions.
- Iran insisted on retaining its uranium enrichment program, while the US seeks its dismantling.
- Tehran called on the US to lift all sanctions and discussed trust in the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.
- Both sides reached understanding on general issues and agreed to hold another round of talks.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as constructive, with consensus on basic principles for a potential deal.
- US President Donald Trump is considering a final decision on a potential military scenario, dependent on negotiation outcomes.