February 17, 2026 6:11 PM
US and Iran meet in Geneva
Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran commenced in Geneva on Tuesday, with Iran's supreme leader warning that US attempts to depose his government would fail, even as Washington maintained a significant military buildup in West Asia.US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are taking part in the negotiations, which are being mediated by Oman, alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi. The talks come months after a dramatic escalation in hostilities. Washington and Tehran had...