February 27, 2026

WSJ: Iran rejected all US demands on the nuclear deal in Geneva negotiations

Iran rejected the US demands on the nuclear deal in negotiations in Geneva on February 26, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. According to the publication, during the meeting, US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner demanded that Iran destroy three nuclear facilities – in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – and transfer all remaining enriched uranium to Washington. In addition, American officials stated that any nuclear agreement must be perpetual and irrevocable. Iran rejected the idea of transferring uranium stockpiles abroad, WSJ writes. Tehran also opposed the cessation of uranium enrichment, the dismantling of its nuclear facilities, and permanent restrictions on its nuclear program. Earlier, Al Jazeera, citing a high-ranking Iranian official, reported that Tehran had proposed to temporarily freeze uranium enrichment but rejected the idea of a complete cessation of enrichment or the transfer of its stockpiles abroad. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman and a high-ranking American source for WSJ stated that Tehran and Washington had made progress in the negotiations in Geneva. This was also confirmed by the head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Araghchi. At the same time, he emphasized that disagreements between the US and Iran persist. In parallel, the head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, presented Donald Trump with possible military actions against Iran, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid reported. The White House and Trump have not officially commented on the negotiations in Geneva.