politics
February 27, 2026
US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks
The latest round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Geneva was described by Iranian officials as the “most serious” yet
TL;DR
- Negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program concluded in Geneva, described as the "most serious and prolonged" yet.
- Oman's foreign minister mediated the discussions, reporting "significant progress" after nearly six hours.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that discussions examined "key elements of a potential agreement," including nuclear restrictions and sanctions relief.
- A senior US official described the discussions as "positive," though initial disappointment with Iranian positions was noted.
- Tensions are heightened due to increased US military deployments and warnings against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Washington's demands reportedly include dismantling major Iranian nuclear facilities and transferring enriched uranium, while Tehran insists its program is peaceful and a sovereign right.
- Iranian officials proposed limiting enrichment to low levels under international monitoring for civilian and medical purposes.
- This Geneva meeting was the third round of negotiations in recent weeks, following last year's US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- Delegations will consult and prepare for expert-level talks in Vienna next week.
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