U.S. and Iran tout progress in nuclear talks as supreme leader warns Trump over military buildup

In this handout photo released by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi during a meeting in Geneva on February 16, 2026.

The United States and Iran have reached an understanding on the “guiding principles” in nuclear talks, Tehran’s foreign minister said Tuesday, though he cautioned that work still needs to be done to reach an agreement and head off the threat of an American military attack.“I believe we made good progress,” said Abbas Araghchi, the head of the Iranian delegation in Geneva.

The United States and Iran have reached an understanding on the “guiding principles” in nuclear talks, Tehran’s foreign minister said Tuesday, though he cautioned that work still needs to be done to reach an agreement and head off the threat of an American military attack.“I believe we made good progress,” said Abbas Araghchi, the head of the Iranian delegation in Geneva.