Iran to Return with Detailed Nuclear Proposals in Two Weeks, Says US Official

A US official stated that progress was made in recent nuclear negotiations with Iran, and that Iranian officials will return within two weeks with detailed proposals to address remaining gaps. The talks in Geneva involved US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The discussions were preceded by stern warnings from both sides, with President Trump reminding Iran of past military action and Ayatollah Khamenei challenging US military dominance. The nuclear deal, originally signed in 2015, collapsed after the US withdrawal in 2018.

Key Points: Iran Nuclear Talks: Progress Made, Detailed Proposals Expected

  • Iran to present detailed proposals in two weeks
  • Talks involved US envoys in Geneva
  • Trump warned Iran to be "reasonable"
  • Khamenei issued sharp military warning to US
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'Progress made, Iran to come back in two weeks with detailed proposals': US official on nuclear talks

US official says Iran will return with detailed proposals to address gaps in nuclear deal negotiations following high-stakes talks in Geneva.

"Progress was made, but there are still a lot of details to discuss. - US Official"

By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington DC, February 18

Iran would return in the next two weeks with detailed proposals to address the gaps, a United States official said following high-stakes nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The US official noted that progress was made on the nuclear deal.

"Progress was made, but there are still a lot of details to discuss. The Iranians said they would come back in the next two weeks with detailed proposals to address some of the open gaps in our positions," the official said.

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, held discussions with Iranian authorities in Geneva on Tuesday (local time).

Both nations indulged in posturing ahead of the talks, as President Donald Trump issued a stern warning regarding the "consequences of not making a deal" ahead of critical diplomatic negotiations scheduled to take place in Geneva. He asked Iran to be "reasonable" in the next round of talks over the nuclear deal, reminding Tehran of the June 2025 B-2 bomber attack.

However, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also issued a sharp warning to Trump, asserting that even the most powerful military could face a devastating collapse.

In a series of provocative posts on X, Khamenei challenged the American President's frequent assertions of military dominance, stating, "The US President keeps saying that they have the strongest military force in the world. The strongest military force in the world may at times be struck so hard that it cannot get up again."

Addressing the increased American naval presence in the region, the Supreme Leader suggested that US hardware remains vulnerable to Iranian countermeasures.

"The Americans constantly say that they've sent a warship toward Iran. Of course, a warship is a dangerous piece of military hardware. However, more dangerous than that warship is the weapon that can send that warship to the bottom of the sea," Khamenei noted.

Iran and the United States held the previous rounds of nuclear talks in April 2025.

The Iranian nuclear deal dates back to July 2015, when the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and several world powers, including the United States, which capped Tehran's enrichment level at 3.67 per cent and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms. The deal collapsed in 2018 with Trump's unilateral withdrawal of the US from the accord.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The posturing from both sides is worrying. Trump's threats and Khamenei's warnings help no one. Stability in the Gulf is crucial for India's energy security and for our diaspora there. They need to focus on the deal, not on who has the bigger stick.
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Arjun K
Honestly, how many times will we hear "progress was made"? The JCPOA was working until the US pulled out. This on-again, off-again approach creates uncertainty for the whole world. India's Chabahar port project also gets affected by this instability.
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Sarah B
The mention of the B-2 bomber attack as a "reminder" is incredibly aggressive diplomacy. It feels less like negotiation and more like coercion. Hope the Iranian proposals in two weeks are taken seriously on their merits.
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Vikram M
From an Indian perspective, a stable Iran is key. They are an important partner for connectivity to Central Asia. All this war talk pushes up oil prices and hurts our economy. Just get the deal done, yaar! 🤞
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Karthik V
The world has seen enough conflict. Both nations have a responsibility to their people and the international community. A nuclear deal is not just about them; it affects global non-proliferation efforts. Hope wisdom prevails.

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