Iranian Foreign Minister Departing for Geneva to Attend New Round of Indirect Talks with the U.S.
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, February 25 (Reporter Shadati, Chen Xiao) According to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif led a political delegation from the capital Tehran to Geneva, Switzerland, on the 25th to participate in a new round of indirect negotiations with the United States.
Under the mediation of Oman, the third round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Geneva on the 26th.
The second round of indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran took place in Geneva on the 17th. Officials from both sides stated after the talks that, although differences remain, progress has been made compared to the previous round, and both sides agreed to continue engagement. The United States has recently amassed a large military presence in the Middle East. President Trump recently acknowledged that he is considering a "limited military strike" against Iran.
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif departed Tehran on February 25, 2023, leading a political delegation to Geneva for indirect negotiations with the United States. The third round of talks, facilitated by Oman, is set for February 26, following previous discussions that indicated some progress despite existing disagreements. Concurrently, the U.S. has been amassing military forces in the Middle East, with President Trump contemplating limited military strikes against Iran.
- Iran's Foreign Minister, Zarif, is leading a delegation to Geneva for negotiations with the U.S.
- The negotiations are indirect and facilitated by Oman.
- The third round of talks is scheduled for February 26, 2023.
- Previous talks showed some progress despite ongoing disagreements.
- U.S. military buildup in the Middle East is noted, with Trump considering limited military action against Iran.