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Trump Joins Indirect Iran Talks Amid Rising Tensions

2/17/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced on February 16, 2025 that he would be indirectly involved in Geneva talks with Iran.
  • Discussions begin February 17 after months of tensions, including carrier deployments.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran seeks a fair deal but rejects zero enrichment.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a deal will be hard to reach.
  • Iran is conducting drills in the Strait of Hormuz.