Important Talks Held with the United States on Nuclear Deal, Clear Path Ahead – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
The Global Journal | Tehran, Iran | 15 February 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that “more serious discussions” took place during the latest round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, and the dialogue atmosphere was “more constructive.”
Speaking to reporters after the second round of talks in Geneva under Omani mediation, Araghchi stated that both parties reached a general agreement on a set of “guiding principles,” which will serve as the basis for drafting the text of a potential agreement.
He said, “Both sides will work on the drafts of a potential agreement and exchange the texts with each other.” He also added that “the timing of the next round of talks will be determined.”
Araghchi further mentioned that there is now a clear path ahead for nuclear negotiations with the United States, which is “positively assessed” from Iran’s perspective. However, he cautioned that progress in talks does not mean a quick final agreement has been reached; rather, the negotiation process has started, and “good progress” has been made.
He emphasized, “Both sides have positions that will take some time to bring closer together.” Araghchi also said that no specific date has yet been set for the next round of talks between Tehran and Washington, so it is still too early to speak of a roadmap.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi stated that Tuesday’s round of talks in Geneva concluded with “good progress in identifying common goals and relevant technical issues.” On social media platform X, Albusaidi described the talks as “constructive,” noting that the parties made “serious efforts” to define guiding principles for a final deal.
The contribution of UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi was appreciated, though further work remains ahead of the next meeting.
Iranian state media reported that the main focus of the talks was on the technical aspects of the nuclear negotiations. Both sides exchanged notes on technical matters, with the participation of nuclear, legal, and economic experts.
The Iranian delegation was led by Araghchi, while the American side was headed by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner. Both delegations held separate meetings with Omani Foreign Minister Albusaidi at the Omani Embassy and exchanged notes through mediators.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the talks focused on sanctions removal and technical issues. UN nuclear agency chief Grossi was also present in the negotiations, and both sides held separate meetings with him.
The first round of talks took place earlier this month in Muscat, more than eight months after diplomatic efforts were suspended following the Iran-Israel war last June.
A journalist from the state-run news agency IRNA, accompanying the Iranian delegation in Geneva, said the talks were “very serious” and some general issues were agreed upon. Discussions on detailed matters will continue after the delegations consult with their respective capitals.
