IAEA сhief holds "in-depth" talks with Iran’s FM

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said he has concluded detailed technical discussions with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ahead of a new round of nuclear negotiations.

“Just completed in-depth technical discussions with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in preparation for important negotiations scheduled for tomorrow in Geneva,” Grossi wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports. 

Just completed in-depth technical discussions with Iran’s Foreign Minister @araghchi in preparation for important negotiations scheduled for tomorrow in Geneva. pic.twitter.com/dBAinDrljc

— Rafael Mariano Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi) February 16, 2026

The second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran is set to take place on February 17 in Geneva. The discussions are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear programme and potential steps toward reviving or reshaping diplomatic agreements surrounding it.

Earlier this month, U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman. 

Speaking to reporters on February 13, US President Donald Trump said any potential agreement with Iran must require zero uranium enrichment inside the country. He added that although Iranian officials have expressed interest in negotiations, they have yet to demonstrate concrete action regarding their nuclear programme.

By Sabina Mammadli