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High-Stakes U.S.-Iran Talks Begin Amid Military Tensions

2/19/2026

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U.S.-Iran talks are set to begin in Geneva amid rising military tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has dispatched United States Navy aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (USS Gerald R. Ford) to the region, joining USS Abraham Lincoln.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel remains skeptical about any Iran deal, while Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says action could be imminent.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the missile program is non-negotiable, complicating diplomatic efforts.

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U.S.-Iran talks are set to begin in Geneva amid rising military tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has dispatched United States Navy aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (USS Gerald R. Ford) to the region, joining USS Abraham Lincoln.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel remains skeptical about any Iran deal, while Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says action could be imminent.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the missile program is non-negotiable, complicating diplomatic efforts.