Araghchi: Sanctions, nuclear issues advanced in talks with US
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi says greater progress was achieved in the third round of indirect talks with Washington on sanctions and nuclear issues.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sits in his car in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 26, 2026. (AP)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that “greater progress” was achieved during the third round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
In remarks published on the social media platform X, Araghchi described the latest round as “the most intense so far,” confirming that the diplomatic track is advancing despite remaining differences on key issues.
Araghchi said the talks concluded with an understanding to continue consultations in a more detailed and precise manner on core issues.
He confirmed that technical teams will meet in parallel with the political track in Vienna in the coming days to address specialized matters related to sanctions and the nuclear file.
“Their mission is as critical as ours,” Araghchi stated.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) February 26, 2026
The third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Geneva on Thursday, achieving what Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi described as "significant progress", as both sides prepare to resume consultations after returning to their respective capitals for deliberations.
Focus on sanctions relief and nuclear file
According to Araghchi, the sides agreed to continue consultations on the fundamental components of any potential agreement, including sanctions relief and nuclear-related issues.
He previously noted that some “positive developments” were achieved in both the sanctions and nuclear files. “In some issues, we have come very close to an understanding, while other issues are still disputed,” he said.
Araqchi also revealed that a fourth round of negotiations will be held once the necessary documents are prepared and consultations are completed in the respective capitals.
The next round is expected to focus particularly on sanctions, with Tehran aiming to clarify what must be achieved in this area from its perspective.
Regional implications
The renewed diplomatic momentum comes amid heightened regional tensions and continued speculation over the trajectory of US-Iran relations.
Observers are closely watching whether the progress reported by Tehran will translate into a broader framework agreement capable of easing sanctions and stabilizing the nuclear file.
