Geneva is set to host a second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran next week, Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Saturday, as Washington continues to press Tehran to limit its nuclear program.
Oman will mediate the discussions, which are scheduled to take place in Geneva, according to a statement released by the Swiss Foreign Ministry. The talks follow an initial round held in Muscat, Oman, on February 6, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, a senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Administration, under President Trump, is seeking a deal with Iran to curtail its nuclear ambitions. Trump has warned of “exceptionally traumatic” consequences should an agreement not be reached, according to reports following the first round of talks. The recent focus on Iran’s nuclear program comes after U.S. Forces engaged in strikes against Iranian facilities last June during Israel’s conflict with Iran.
Switzerland has offered its “good offices” to facilitate dialogue between the two nations, a Swiss foreign ministry spokesman stated. The indirect nature of the negotiations, with Oman acting as an intermediary, was also employed during the initial discussions in Muscat.
The upcoming talks in Geneva occur alongside separate discussions planned for Tuesday concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia, according to sources. The Swiss government is hosting both sets of negotiations.
