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18.02.2026 16:40 Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Tehran's positions on the nuclear issue, sanctions relief, and the framework for any potential understanding have been conveyed to the US side through diplomatic channels.

18.02.2026 16:40 US President Donald Trump said he will be involved "indirectly" in talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, calling them "very important."

18.02.2026 16:40 Iran views any indirect involvement by US President Donald Trump in nuclear talks is a matter for Washington, not Tehran, according to sources

18.02.2026 16:40 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iran's right to use peaceful nuclear energy is inherent, non-negotiable, and legally binding.

18.02.2026 16:40 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said that the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva are serious and have delved into the specifics regarding the removal of sanctions and nuclear discussions.

18.02.2026 16:40 The indirect Iran-US talks has started, says the Islamic Republic News Agency correspondent in Geneva, adding that the talks had practically began on Monday with a round of preliminary discussions between Iran and Oman, during which Iran's viewpoints were explained.

18.02.2026 16:40 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned about the consequences of normalizing violations of international rules and norms.

18.02.2026 16:40 Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi says Iran must remain alert and maintain maximum defensive capability to prevent the American side from attempting to extract concessions through pressure.

18.02.2026 16:40 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again reiterated that the country is not seeking nuclear weapons in any way or form.

18.02.2026 16:40 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy is "inherent and non-negotiable," while simultaneously confirming that a "new window of opportunity" has opened for diplomacy with the United States.

18.02.2026 16:40 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis on Tuesday to discuss the latest status of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.

18.02.2026 16:40 The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the latest round of indirect talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States in Geneva has concluded with tangible progress, paving the way for future discussions.

18.02.2026 16:40 As the latest nuclear talks ended in Geneva on February 17, the United States is looking at tightening pressure on Iran's discounted crude exports to China, seen as central to Tehran's economic survival.

18.02.2026 16:40 The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has responded to repeated US military threats against Iran, saying that the weapons that can sink the American carriers are "more dangerous" than the warships.

18.02.2026 16:40 The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps are conducting the second day of its naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, showcasing 24-hour "intelligence dominance" over the strategically vital waterway.