US and Iran have ‘general understanding’ after talks, Iranian foreign minister says

Published February 17, 2026 11:11am ET



Iran’s foreign minister provided an optimistic outlook following his negotiations with the United States in Geneva on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s talks were the second round of U.S.-Iranian talks in recent weeks as President Donald Trump simultaneously ordered more military firepower into the Middle East if the discussions devolve.

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