In a critical escalation ahead of the second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he will be involved 'indirectly' in the talks scheduled for February 17, 2026. He expressed cautious optimism that Iran is eager to negotiate, stating, 'I believe Tehran wants to make a deal.' However, tensions are rising as the U.S. has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East and is preparing for potential military action if negotiations fail. This military buildup coincides with Iran's large-scale maritime exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil export route, highlighting the precarious situation (Daily Times, February 17, 2026; South China Morning Post, February 17, 2026).
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US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations in Geneva Amid Rising Military Tensions
Ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva, Trump expresses optimism about Iran's willingness to negotiate, while U.S. military buildup raises tensions amid Iran's maritime exercises and internal protests.
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Updated 3h agoUS and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in GenevaFEB 17, 6:42 AMRead →Iran’s Araghchi meets IAEA Chief in Geneva ahead of critical nuclear talks with USFEB 16, 11:28 AMRead →Iran must dismantle nuclear enrichment infrastructure, Netanyahu demandsFEB 16, 5:30 AMRead →Iran wants US nuclear agreement that benefits both sidesFEB 15, 4:00 PMRead →
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Updated 3h agoUS and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in GenevaFEB 17, 5:57 AMRead →Iran 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 3h agoUS and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war loomsFEB 17, 5:46 AMRead →Iran foreign minister met IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talksFEB 16, 3:21 PMRead →Talks with US: Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on tableFEB 15, 11:22 PMRead →Iran FM heads to Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US: ministryFEB 15, 4:12 PMRead →
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Updated 4h agoTrump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran talksFEB 17, 4:46 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 15h 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 21h 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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