Iran and the United States will hold a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva this week, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi confirmed on February 15, 2026. The talks follow initial discussions in Muscat earlier this month, with Tehran reiterating its demand for sanctions relief as a prerequisite for progress.
Takht Ravanchi emphasized that Iran’s 60% uranium enrichment reduction proposal demonstrates its willingness to negotiate but stressed that “the ball is in the U.S. court” to prove sincerity. He ruled out discussions on halting uranium enrichment entirely or addressing Iran’s missile program, calling both “non-negotiable.”
The diplomat criticized recent U.S. military deployments in West Asia, warning that aggression would trigger “regional consequences.” Despite tensions, he described the first round of talks as moving “in a positive direction” and expressed cautious optimism about reaching a deal if Washington prioritizes nuclear issues over “unrelated demands.”
Observers note the talks occur against a backdrop of heightened U.S.-Iran friction, with regional stability and global energy markets hanging in the balance. The outcome could reshape diplomatic dynamics ahead of the 2026 APEC Leaders’ Meeting in November.
