Third Round Of Indirect Us-Iran Nuclear Negotiations In Geneva

On February 26, 2026, the United States and Iran commenced their third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, amidst heightened military tensions in the region. This round comes as the U.S. has significantly increased its military presence, deploying two carrier strike groups and F-22 fighter jets to the Middle East, which has raised concerns about a potential conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism, stating, "We believe a fair and balanced agreement is within reach," while U.S. officials have emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal before a looming deadline set by President Trump for March 1-6. The talks are mediated by Oman, with both sides focusing on sanctions relief and Iran's civilian nuclear program, although the U.S. continues to press for limitations on Iran's ballistic missile capabilities as well.