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Araghchi Arrives in Geneva for Second Round of Indirect U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks

Tehran ties any concessions to sanctions relief and mutual economic gains.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts during the funeral of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, an off-duty police officer who was killed fighting militants that had infiltrated Israel during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, and the last hostage recovered from Gaza whose remains were finally brought back to Israel on January 26, in the southern town of Meitar, Israel January 28, 2026. CHAIM GOLDBERG/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo
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Overview

  • Iran’s foreign minister is holding a technical meeting on Monday with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi ahead of the Geneva round.
  • Indirect talks are scheduled for Tuesday with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner participating through Omani mediation.
  • Iran signals it could dilute highly enriched uranium and accept curbs for verifiable sanctions relief but rejects zero enrichment and missile discussions.
  • Washington has reinforced its regional posture with a second aircraft carrier, and U.S. media report President Donald Trump indicated support for Israeli action on Iran’s missile program if diplomacy fails.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands removal of enriched material and dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, while the IAEA presses for access and explanations regarding roughly 440 kg of highly enriched uranium and inspections at bombed sites.