US and Iran Agree on Nuclear Talks Guidelines in Geneva

February 17, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US and Iran Agree on Nuclear Talks Guidelines in Geneva

US and Iran Reach Agreement on Nuclear Talks

Indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva have resulted in an agreement on key “guiding principles”, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Oman-mediated negotiations aimed to establish a framework for future discussions.

Araghchi confirmed that the two sides had reached a mutually acceptable understanding, but no further details were provided. In contrast, there was no immediate statement from the US side regarding the agreement.

No specific date has been scheduled for a third round of talks, which would be necessary to further develop and refine the guiding principles established during this session. The exact timing and scope of future negotiations remain unclear at present.

The Geneva talks are part of an ongoing effort to address concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The US and Iran have engaged in multiple rounds of indirect talks since 2013, with the aim of finding a mutually acceptable solution.

As of now, no further information is available on the specifics of the agreement or its implications for future negotiations.

Source: Al Jazeera