Published on: 02/17/2026 - 07:08 Last updated: 02/18/2026 - 03:27
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed his country's readiness to allow "verification" that it is not seeking to develop a nuclear weapon, in statements published on Tuesday coinciding with Tehran holding discussions with Washington in Geneva. This new round of negotiations came in Geneva on Tuesday, amid US President Donald Trump's threats of "consequences" of not reaching an agreement, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's warnings that America's attempts to overthrow the regime in the Islamic Republic will fail.
Iran summons the German ambassador in protest against an opposition demonstration in Munich
Tehran summoned the German ambassador on Tuesday to protest "anti-Iranian activities", following a mass demonstration opposing the authorities of the Islamic Republic that took place in Munich on Saturday, according to official media.
During the demonstration on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Shah who was overthrown by the Islamic Revolution in 1979, spoke. The German police estimated the number of participants at 250,000 people, who raised slogans against the regime in Tehran.
IRNA reported, “In light of the anti-Iranian activities in Germany and the destructive stances taken by this country’s officials against the Islamic Republic of Iran in violation of international law,...the German ambassador in Tehran was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and Iran’s strong protest was conveyed to him.”
Vance: Iran is still not ready to accept some of Trump's "red lines."
US Vice President Jay Dee Vance said that Iran is still not ready to acknowledge some of the "red lines" set by President Donald Trump, in statements on Tuesday, hours after a second round of discussions between the two countries in Geneva.
“In some aspects, things went so well, they agreed to meet later,” Vance said. “But in other aspects, it is clear that the president identified some red lines that the Iranians are still not willing to accept and address.”
Vance: America wants to find a diplomatic solution with Iran “or another option.”
US Vice President J.D. Vance said on Tuesday that diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran went well “in some ways,” as
The two parties agreed to hold a later meeting.
Vance added, on “The Story” program on Fox News Channel, “The President of the United States is striving to find a solution, whether through diplomatic options or otherwise, so that the Iranians are not able to possess a nuclear weapon.”
Pezeshkian: Iran is ready to allow “verification” that it is not seeking to develop a nuclear weapon
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed his country's readiness to allow "verification" that it is not seeking to develop a nuclear weapon, in statements published Tuesday as Tehran held discussions with Washington in Geneva.
“We absolutely do not seek to possess nuclear weapons,” Bezeshkian said in statements published on the presidential website, adding, “If anyone wants to verify this, we are ready for verification procedures like this.”
American official: The Iranians will return within two weeks with proposals to fill the gaps
A US official said on Tuesday that Iran has made clear that it will present detailed proposals within the next two weeks to fill gaps in the nuclear negotiations with the United States.
The official, who requested to remain anonymous, while speaking about the details of the discussions that took place in Geneva, said, “Progress has been made, but there are still details.”
Many need to be discussed. The Iranian side confirmed that it will return within the next two weeks with detailed proposals to address some of the existing gaps in our positions.
Iranian Foreign Minister: There must be an immediate and unconditional end to explicit references to the possible use of force by the United States
Iranian Foreign Minister: A new window of opportunity has opened and we hope that the negotiations will lead to a sustainable solution through negotiation
Iranian Foreign Minister: Any sustainable agreement must ensure full recognition of Tehran's legitimate rights
Iranian Foreign Minister: Tehran discussed the role that the IAEA could play between it and America during talks with the agency in Geneva.
Araqchi: The second round of discussions with Washington was “constructive”
Araqchi: No date has been set for a third round of discussions with Washington
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday that no date has been set for a third round of talks with the United States, indicating that the two parties will work to develop draft texts for a possible agreement before setting a date.
Araqchi told Iranian state television, “No date has been set.” He continued after the second round of negotiations in Geneva, “It was agreed that the two parties will continue working on draft texts for a possible agreement, after which the drafts will be exchanged and a date will be set for a third round.”
Araqchi says that Tehran and Washington have reached “guidelines” for the text of an agreement
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday that the round of negotiations with the United States in Geneva resulted in a “set of guidelines” that would pave the way for an agreement.
“Ultimately, we were able to reach a general agreement on a set of guidelines, which we will rely on to move forward and start working on the text of a possible agreement,” Araqchi told Iranian state television after the talks. He added that the round of negotiations in Switzerland was "more constructive" than the previous one, which was held at the beginning of the month in Muscat.
Khamenei to Trump: You will not be able to eliminate Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei considered on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump would not be able to eliminate the Islamic Republic, at a time when a new round of negotiations began between the two countries in Geneva.
Khamenei said in a speech in Tehran, “In one of his last speeches, the American president said that America has not been able for 47 years to eliminate the Islamic Republic... and I say to Trump: You will not be able to do this either.”
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An American official confirms the end of talks with Iran in Geneva
Iranian Foreign Minister: This does not mean that we will reach an agreement soon, but the path has begun
Iranian Foreign Minister: The two parties still have issues that need to be worked on
The American delegation negotiating with Iran left the home of the Omani ambassador in Geneva (AFP)
Official Iranian media: The second round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and America concluded in Geneva
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