politics
February 17, 2026
US should benefit financially for any deal to last
The US should reap economic benefits from any potential agreement with Iran for it to be enduring, Iranian Deputy FM Hamid Ghanbari has said
TL;DR
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister emphasizes the need for economic benefits for the US in any agreement for it to be lasting.
- Indirect talks between the US and Iran have occurred and are expected to continue.
- Discussions have touched upon shared interests in oil, gas, mining, and aircraft purchases.
- Iran suggests the 2015 JCPOA failed because it didn't offer economic incentives to the US.
- Iran is open to diluting its enriched uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief but will not give up its enrichment capacity.
- Iran's ballistic missile program is considered non-negotiable and defensive.
- Israel's Prime Minister suggests any deal should include Iran abandoning enrichment and limiting missile range.
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