GENEVA: Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main “guiding principles” in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Oil futures fell and the benchmark Brent crude contract tumbled more than 1 percent after Araghchi’s comments, which helped ease fears of conflict in the region, where the US has deployed a battle force to press Tehran for concessions.

Iran's top diplomat says he will meet with IAEA director before the high-stakes talks with US are held on Tuesday.

GENEVA: Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Geneva ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, Iranian state television said Monday, as Washington keeps up…

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets in Geneva for nuclear talks as IRGC conducts military drills near the Strait of Hormuz.

These were the developments on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

"Progress was made, but there are still a lot of details to discuss," a U.S. official said.

The second round of negotiations were held with mediation by Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi.

Second round of negotiations wrap up in Geneva with Tehran's foreign minister hailing 'very serious discussions'.

Iran's Foreign Minister announces agreement with the U.S. on guiding principles, paving the way for potential deal negotiations.

GENEVA: Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main “guiding principles” in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does…

Indirect talks in Geneva show progress, but gaps remain over Iran's uranium enrichment and missile programme.