INTERNATIONAL — February 14, 2026
Axios: Second Round of Iran-US Talks to Be Held in Switzerland
Axios reports the second round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will occur in Switzerland, with efforts to prevent war amid Trump's threats and military deployments. Omani mediation continues following indirect first-round discussions.
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Axios reported that the second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at reaching a nuclear agreement will take place in Switzerland.
Citing U.S. diplomats, the outlet stated on Saturday, February 14, that the talks seek to secure an agreement to avert war. The U.S. negotiating team includes Steve Witkoff, Trump's special representative for the Middle East, and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law.
Trump has threatened to attack Iran if no deal is reached. Meanwhile, he has ordered the deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East.
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, who is mediating between the parties, is expected to attend. The minister also delivered a document containing a U.S. message to Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
The first round of U.S.-Iran talks was held indirectly in Oman.
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Single source (Hasht-e Subh) reporting Axios citing unnamed U.S. diplomats on an unconfirmed upcoming negotiation event; second-hand attribution and high-stakes topic warrant developing status.
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