GENEVA — Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear issue are set to take place in Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, under Omani mediation, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.
The ministry released a statement on Telegram confirming the negotiations. "Indirect talks between Iran and the US on the nuclear issue will be held under the mediation of Oman on Tuesday," it said, marking a potential resumption of dialogue amid heightened regional tensions.
This upcoming meeting follows five previous rounds of indirect talks between Iran and the US on the Iranian nuclear program, all facilitated by Oman. Those discussions had laid some groundwork before being disrupted by escalating conflicts.
A sixth round had been scheduled for June 15 but was called off following the outbreak of the "12-day war" between Iran and Israel. The conflict intensified when the US joined the hostilities, carrying out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22.
In January, US President Donald Trump referenced military movements toward Iran, stating that a "massive armada" was heading in that direction. He expressed hope that Tehran would agree to negotiate and sign a "fair and equitable" deal involving the complete abandonment of nuclear weapons.
Trump also issued a stern warning during that period, noting that if no agreement on Iran's nuclear program was reached, any future US strike on the country would be "far worse" than the previous ones. His comments underscored the high stakes surrounding the nuclear talks.
The Geneva talks represent a critical opportunity for both sides to address longstanding disputes over Iran's nuclear activities, especially in the wake of recent military actions and amid ongoing mediation efforts by Oman.
