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Iran’s top diplomat to attend ‘indirect’ talks with US in Geneva, state news says

February 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM
By Associated Press
Iran’s top diplomat to attend ‘indirect’ talks with US in Geneva, state news says
Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week. Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva, the IRNA state-run news agency reported on its Telegram channel. Similar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day...

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Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week. Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva, the IRNA state-run news agency reported on its Telegram channel. Similar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day... This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week. Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva, the IRNA state-run news agency reported on its Telegram channel. Similar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day... AdvertisementUS-Iran tensionsWorldMiddle EastIran’s top diplomat to attend ‘indirect’ talks with US in Geneva, state news saysForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city on Sunday for a second round of nuclear negotiations with the USReading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPAssociated PressPublished: 6:20am, 16 Feb 2026Iran’s top diplomat was travelling on Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state media reported.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week.Oman will mediate the talks in Geneva, the IRNA state-run news agency reported on its Telegram channel.AdvertisementSimilar talks last year broke down after Israel launched what became a 12-day war on Iran, that included the US bombing Iranian nuclear sites.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear programme. Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its own. Trump has also threatened Iran over its deadly crackdown on recent nationwide protests.AdvertisementGulf Arab countries have warned that any attack could spiral into another regional conflict.AdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

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