# Geneva talks
Latest news and articles about Geneva talks
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U.S. Orders Mid‑March Force Readiness in Middle East as Diplomacy with Iran Continues
A senior U.S. official says President Trump’s national security adviser ordered that all U.S. forces involved in a Middle East buildup be deployed by mid‑March, while Washington expects Iran to submit a written proposal after Geneva talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel on February 28 to coordinate with Prime Minister Netanyahu, reflecting a parallel strategy of military readiness and diplomatic pressure.
Iran Says It Will Return to Geneva Talks Within Two Weeks With ‘Detailed Proposal’ — A Tentative Step Toward Breaking the Stalemate
U.S. officials say Iran will return to indirect talks in Geneva within two weeks with a detailed written proposal aimed at closing outstanding gaps. Participants described the latest round as progressive but incomplete; the next submission could determine whether incremental diplomacy can yield a verifiable, phased agreement or merely postpone future confrontation.
Netanyahu Sets Red Lines: Israel Demands Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure Be Removed as Geneva Talks Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly set uncompromising conditions ahead of a new round of US–Iran talks, demanding the dismantling and removal of Iran’s uranium‑enrichment infrastructure rather than merely a pause. He also insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas and signalled a desire to end US military aid to Israel after the current package expires in 2028.
Russia, US and Ukraine Meet in Geneva as Diplomacy Reawakens
Delegations from Russia, the United States and Ukraine met in Geneva on 17 February for tripartite talks hosted by Switzerland. While public details are sparse, the format suggests discussions on humanitarian issues, security guarantees and confidence‑building measures, with major disputes over territory and sanctions likely to constrain outcomes.
U.S. Bolsters Middle East Forces Ahead of Geneva Talks to Pressure Iran — A Show of Strength or a Path to Escalation?
The United States has moved additional air and missile-defence assets into the Middle East and repositioned aircraft from the UK ahead of indirect talks with Iran in Geneva, signaling pressure and preparing for possible military options. The surge aims to strengthen bargaining leverage but increases the risk of miscalculation and regional escalation with wide economic and strategic consequences.
U.S. Masses Forces Near Iran Ahead of Geneva Talks — Preparing for Diplomacy or Strike
The United States has redeployed aircraft, extended troop rotations and sent more air‑defence systems and a second carrier strike group into the Middle East ahead of indirect talks with Iran in Geneva on 17 February. Washington intends the posture to squeeze Tehran at the negotiating table while retaining the option of military action if diplomacy fails, a gambit that raises the risk of regional escalation and market disruption.
US Masses Forces Near Iran as Geneva Talks Begin, Mixing Diplomacy with Coercion
The United States has redeployed aircraft and defensive systems closer to Iran and extended troop rotations as indirect nuclear talks with Tehran begin in Geneva. The concurrent build-up and diplomacy constitute a coercive strategy that raises the risk of miscalculation and could escalate regional instability if negotiations fail.
Iran Says It Has a Deal Plan but Doubts U.S. Intentions Ahead of Geneva Talks
Iran says it has a negotiation plan ready for Geneva talks with the United States but expresses skepticism about U.S. commitment, noting Washington has accepted that Iran will not be required to halt enrichment or export nuclear material. Tehran also seeks to exclude missile and broader regional issues, particularly concerns about Israel, from the nuclear agenda.
IAEA Chief Holds Technical Talks with Iran Ahead of Renewed Geneva Nuclear Talks
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said he held technical discussions with Iran's foreign minister Araghchi to prepare for a second round of indirect U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on February 17. The IAEA's engagement aims to settle verification details ahead of political negotiations that remain divided over sanctions relief and sequencing.
U.S. Sends Second Carrier to Middle East as Geneva Talks with Iran Loom — A High-Stakes Mix of Diplomacy and Deterrence
The U.S. has ordered the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group toward the Middle East, creating a temporary dual-carrier posture as Trump envoys prepare to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva on February 17. Washington seeks strict curbs on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, while Tehran refuses to place its missile and defence programs on the negotiating table, making a diplomatic breakthrough uncertain and the risk of escalation tangible.
Iran Asserts Inalienable Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy as U.S. Naval Pressure and Geneva Talks Loom
Iran has reiterated that its right to peaceful nuclear energy is inalienable under the NPT, while insisting it does not seek nuclear weapons and is open to inspections but will not accept excessive demands. The declaration comes as U.S. naval assets remain deployed in the region and indirect U.S.‑Iran talks, mediated by Oman, are due to resume in Geneva, leaving diplomacy and deterrence in uneasy balance.
Second U.S. Carrier Headed to the Gulf as Geneva Talks with Iran Bring Coercion and Diplomacy into Sharp Relief
The U.S. is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the Middle East while U.S. envoys prepare indirect talks with Iran in Geneva on February 17. Washington seeks far‑reaching curbs on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, while Tehran insists on its right to defensive capabilities, leaving a narrow path for agreement amid heightened military posturing.