US and Iranian negotiators meet for crunch nuclear talks – Middle East live

2026-02-26 - 10:33

The Oman-mediated discussions take place amid a massive buildup of US warships and aircraft in the Middle East The state-run Oman News Agency has posted photos on social media showing the Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi sat with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva. The accompanying message struck a positive tone, saying: [They] reviewed the Iranian side’s views and proposals, as well as the responses and inquiries of the US negotiating team, related to addressing the main elements of Iran’s nuclear programme and the necessary guarantees to achieve the desired agreement on this important issue in all its technical and monitoring aspects. [Albusaidi] stated: Efforts are continuing diligently and constructively, with the negotiators demonstrating unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas and solutions, and creating a supportive environment for progress and reaching a fair agreement with sustainable guarantees. Continue reading...