Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks

surinametimes.com · Feb 17, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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EngelsIRAN - Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Geneva to lead the second round of indirect talks with...the United States over Iran’s nuclear program, mediated by Oman. The negotiations, revived earlier this month after a pause following Israel’s bombing campaign, aim to address Tehran’s nuclear activities and related issues. Iran has indicated discussions may focus on the 60% enriched uranium stockpile (over 400 kilograms last seen in June) and potential compromises if the US lifts sanctions harming Iran’s economy. Tehran wants Washington to show sincerity before moving toward a broader agreement that could include economic benefits in aviation, mining, oil, and gas.Key players and positions:· Iran: Seeks a viable deal with tangible economic gains for Iran; may consider limits on its uranium stockpile if sanctions are lifted.· United States: Has pressed for talks to cover nuclear issues, potentially including missiles and Iran’s regional proxies; recently emphasized military pressure rhetoric from Trump.· Mediators/partners: Oman (indirect talks), Switzerland (historic facilitator and U.S. interests representative in Iran), and the IAEA (Rafael Grossi) involved in monitoring.· US delegation: Middle East envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner accompanied the talks.· Iran’s public stance: Tehran stresses a mutually beneficial agreement, with emphasis on sanctions relief and economic recovery. (Bssnews)