Will the Geneva talks reduce the risk of a US-Iran war?

25 February, 2026, 05:45 pm

Last modified: 25 February, 2026, 05:50 pm

Will the Geneva talks reduce the risk of a US-Iran war?

25 February, 2026, 05:45 pm

Last modified: 25 February, 2026, 05:50 pm

Iran has said a new deal with the United States is possible. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a deal between the two countries to avoid conflict was within reach. But to seize the opportunity, the United States must prioritize diplomacy over military pressure, he said. He made the comments ahead of a new round of talks between the two countries in Geneva, Switzerland.

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