Iranian foreign minister claimed ‘good progress’ made and further talks expected – key US politics stories from Thursday, 26 February at a glance

Negotiations led by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will shape Trump’s calculus – key US politics stories from Monday 23 February at a glance

The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

Tehran says deal is possible as long as Washington abides by agreed-on preconditions, but Trump’s view is unclear

Extension of Geneva negotiations into the night suggest gaps between the two sides remain

Iranian foreign minister claimed ‘good progress’ made and further talks expected – key US politics stories from Thursday, 26 February at a glance

US and Israel strike Iran; supreme leader confirmed killed; fierce domestic criticism of military action – key US politics stories from 28 February at a glance