In a significant development ahead of the second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on February 16, 2026, that he would be 'indirectly' involved in the talks, which are set to begin on February 17. Trump expressed confidence that Tehran is eager to negotiate, stating, 'I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal.' This comes as tensions escalate, highlighted by the U.S. deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East and preparing for a potential military campaign if negotiations fail. Trump's remarks underscore the high stakes involved, particularly after last summer's bombing campaign against Iranian nuclear sites, which he believes has influenced Iran's current willingness to engage in talks (South China Morning Post, February 17, 2026).
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Trump's Indirect Involvement in US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva
Ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva, Trump expresses confidence in Iran's willingness to negotiate amid rising tensions and military preparations, while Iran insists on mutual concessions and rejects ...
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Updated 5h agoTrump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran talksFEB 17, 1:13 AMRead →Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva for talks as IRGC begins live-fire drills near Strait of HormuzFEB 16, 4:35 PMRead →Iran meets U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of U.S. talksFEB 16, 12:33 PMRead →Iran Foreign Minister in Geneva for second round of U.S. talksFEB 16, 7:29 AMRead →Netanyahu says U.S. deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructureFEB 15, 10:42 PMRead →Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with U.S.: MinisterFEB 15, 10:53 AMRead →U.S., Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government saysFEB 14, 10:36 PMRead →Separate talks on Iran and Ukraine-Russia set for Tuesday in Geneva, source saysFEB 14, 2:23 AMRead →
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Updated 11h agoIran says US ‘more realistic’ on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz StraitFEB 16, 6:30 PMRead →Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with USFEB 15, 2:36 PMRead →Iran open to nuclear deal compromises if US discusses lifting sanctions, minister tells BBCFEB 15, 8:30 AMRead →Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next weekFEB 14, 5:30 PMRead →
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Updated 17h agoIran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of US talksFEB 16, 12:29 PMRead →Iran’s top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency saysFEB 15, 7:25 PMRead →Iran’s top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency saysFEB 15, 4:29 PMRead →US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss gov. saysFEB 14, 7:50 PMRead →
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Updated 17h agoIran says US 'more realistic' on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz StraitFEB 16, 12:24 PMRead →Netanyahu says any US-Iran deal must dismantle Tehran’s nuclear infrastructureFEB 16, 1:18 AMRead →Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, minister tells BBCFEB 15, 2:21 AMRead →Iran says regional countries can resolve issues together, rejects need for external guardianshipFEB 14, 7:50 AMRead →
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