Iran Signals Shift in U.S. Nuclear Stance Ahead of Geneva Talks

by | Feb 16, 2026

Photo of Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei: Islamic Republic of Iran - MFA

Iran said the U.S. position on its nuclear program has become “more realistic” ahead of a second round of indirect negotiations set for Tuesday in Geneva.

 

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said talks mediated by Oman indicate the U.S. stance on Iran’s nuclear program has shifted toward what Tehran described as a more “realistic” position ahead of negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived for meetings that include nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, saying the talks could lead to a “fair and equitable deal.”

Iran signaled possible compromise on uranium stockpiles if sanctions are lifted, according to deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi, while Benjamin Netanyahu said any agreement must eliminate Iran’s enriched uranium.

The U.S. delegation is slated to hold discussions with Iran before also overseeing talks in Geneva on the Russia Ukraine war.

 

 

 

Source: Insider Paper

 

 

 

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