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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.
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.
Trump Sets One‑Month Ultimatum to Iran as U.S. Warships Mass in the Gulf
President Trump has given Iran an informal one‑month deadline to reach an agreement, warning of severe consequences if talks fail. The U.S. has bolstered naval forces in the region while indirect negotiations mediated by Oman continue, leaving a narrow and risky window for de‑escalation.
Empty Talks, Immediate Pressure: How a Failed US–Iran Meeting Exposed a Wider Geo‑Strategic Game
A recent round of US–Iran talks ended without agreement, and Washington immediately escalated economic pressure while Tehran moved to shore up ties with China and Russia. Deep divides over negotiation scope, nuclear baselines, and mutual distrust make a quick resolution unlikely and favour a prolonged strategic contest.
Fragile Diplomatic Thaw: US and Iran Resume Indirect Talks in Muscat Amid Military Tensions
The U.S. and Iran resumed indirect nuclear talks in Muscat on 6 February under Omani mediation after intense regional pressure, even as military tensions rose following a U.S. shootdown of an Iranian drone. Fundamental disagreements—over enrichment, missiles and regional influence—remain, making the talks a fragile de-escalation rather than a lasting solution.
Washington Asks Israel to Hold Fire as US and Iran Head to Oman for Nuclear Talks
The United States has urged Israel not to launch unilateral military strikes against Iran during U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, reflecting intense Washington–Jerusalem coordination to avoid derailing negotiations. Tehran confirmed the talks will proceed but remains wary; Washington wants a broader agenda while Iran insists on limiting discussions to the nuclear file.
Talks in Muscat Test Iran‑US Divide as Tehran Bars Missile Agenda
Iran and the United States will meet in Muscat to discuss nuclear issues, but Tehran insists the agenda exclude its ballistic‑missile programme, which Washington wants included. The clash over scope reflects deeper strategic disagreements and raises the likelihood that talks will be limited unless both sides accept sequencing or parallel tracks.
U.S. Defence Chief Warns Iran: Talks or ‘Other Options’ as Washington Says It Is ‘Very Prepared’
U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth warned that Iran faces “other options” if nuclear talks fail, saying the military is “very well” prepared, while President Trump reiterated threats of force. Both officials framed diplomacy as possible but secondary to a posture of preparedness, raising concerns about escalation in a region already strained by sanctions and nuclear tensions.
Trump Sets an Unspecified Deadline for Talks with Iran, Raising Risks of Brinkmanship
President Trump says he has set a deadline for Iran to reach an agreement but declined to disclose the date, while Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will only negotiate on equal terms and not under threat. Recent contacts between the two sides reportedly flagged U.S. demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles—conditions Iran has so far rejected—leaving diplomacy precarious and the risk of escalation real.