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Indirect U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Open in Geneva as Oman Shuttles Proposals

Omani shuttle diplomacy tests whether heavy U.S. pressure can yield a nuclear-only compromise.

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A woman walks past a painting on the wall of a girls school at Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, street in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Vehicles drive past the Saint Sarkis church and a painting of the late Iranian revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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Overview

  • Oman confirmed indirect negotiations began Thursday at its ambassador’s residence in Geneva and said it received Iranian “views and proposals,” describing rare openness to new ideas.
  • The U.S. team is led by envoy Steve Witkoff with Jared Kushner participating, while Iran’s delegation is headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to consult both sides.
  • Washington tightened pressure on the eve of the talks by sanctioning more than 30 individuals, entities and vessels linked to Iran’s ballistic missiles, drones and illicit oil sales.
  • The U.S. is pushing to address Iran’s missile program and regional activities, whereas Tehran insists the agenda remain nuclear-only, defends its enrichment rights and rejects any weapons intent.
  • A large U.S. military buildup continues as President Trump threatens strikes and sets a short decision window, while Iran warns American bases in the region would be legitimate targets if attacked.