Iran and Qatar Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Accordding to KhabarOnline, During the call, the two sides reviewed the most recent progress in indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States. They emphasized the importance of continued consultations and cooperation aimed at facilitating and advancing the diplomatic process within the framework of regional collaboration.

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Iran and the U.S. held the second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva at the Omani Embassy, mediated by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. The primary focus was on nuclear issues and related technical matters.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi headed Iran’s diplomatic and expert delegation in these talks. He was accompanied by Deputy Foreign Ministers Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Kazem Gharibabadi, Hamid Ghanbari, and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.

The U.S. delegation in the Geneva talks was also headed by Steve Witkoff. Similar to the Muscat negotiations, Jared Kushner — son-in-law and senior adviser to Donald Trump, who is considered a close figure to the US president — is also present at the discussions.

Speaking after the conclusion of the second round of indirect talks in Geneva, Araghchi described the discussions as productive, noting that more serious issues were addressed compared to the previous round.

Araghchi said that no specific date has been set for a third round of nuclear negotiations with the United States. Instead, both sides will work on draft texts for a potential agreement, exchange them, and then determine the next meeting date.