Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for second round of Iran-US talks

February 16, 2026 3:10 PM

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for second round of Iran-US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, as tensions persist amid a US military buildup in the region. According to Tehran, the negotiations will be indirect and mediated by Oman. Washington has indicated it wants broader issues addressed, including Iran’s ballistic missile programme and its support for regional allies. “The foreign minister has arrived in Geneva at the head...

Iran says it will work with IAEA but inspections may be risky

July 13, 2025 9:36 AM

Iran says it will work with IAEA but inspections may be risky

Iran plans to cooperate with the U.N. nuclear watchdog despite restrictions imposed by its parliament, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday, while stressing that access to its bombed nuclear sites posed security and safety issues. A new law passed in Iran following last month's Israeli and U.S. bombing campaign stipulates that inspection of Iran's nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) needs approval by the Supreme National Security Council, Iran's top securit...