02/26/2026, 11:0602/26/2026, 11:06
Iran says it has submitted a draft for a new nuclear agreement with the USA.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the “elements regarding a possible agreement” to the Omani mediator on Wednesday evening shortly before the start of the third round of negotiations, as the state news agency Irna reported.
This Thursday, delegations from Washington and Tehran will enter a crucial round of negotiations in Geneva. Araghchi’s team is negotiating on behalf of Iran, and special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, are negotiating on behalf of the US side.
USA wants to stop nuclear weapons program
The negotiations include, among other things, the controversial Iranian nuclear program. The USA wants to prevent the leadership in Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran’s government denies such intentions, but appears ready to limit its nuclear program. In return, Tehran is demanding the lifting of tough economic sanctions.
The Islamic Republic does not want to talk about other issues raised by the US – including limiting its missile arsenal or ending support for militant groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Shortly before the talks began, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that Iran was trying to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles. According to him, the indirect talks mediated by the Gulf state of Oman will focus primarily on the controversial Iranian nuclear program. (sda/dpa)