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US-Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Geneva Amid Trump's "Traumatic" Warning

The United States and Iran are expected to hold a new round of nuclear deal talks in Geneva on February 17. This comes as former US President Donald Trump emphasized the urgent need for an agreement, warning that failure would be "traumatic" for Iran. The talks follow a history of strained relations, including US strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure in 2025 under 'Operation Midnight Hammer'. The original 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, collapsed after the US unilaterally withdrew in 2018.

Key Points: US-Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Scheduled for February 17 in Geneva

  • Next round of nuclear talks set for Feb 17
  • Trump warns of "traumatic" consequences without deal
  • Previous US strikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites
  • 2015 JCPOA deal collapsed in 2018
  • Separate trilateral Ukraine meetings also scheduled in Geneva
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US-Iran likely to hold nuclear deal talks on Feb 17 in Geneva

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Geneva as Trump warns of "traumatic" consequences if a deal fails. Latest updates on JCPOA negotiations.

"We have to make a deal, otherwise it is going to be very traumatic - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, February 15

The United States and Iran are expected to hold the next round of talks over the nuclear deal on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, CNN reported.

According to CNN, US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to attend the meetings.

This comes in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump emphasising the need for a deal with Iran, and warning that failure to reach an agreement could be "traumatic."

Speaking to reporters on Thursday (local time), Trump described his recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "very good" and said, "We have to make a deal, otherwise it is going to be very traumatic (for Iran) and I don't want it to happen... If they don't make a deal, it is going to be a different story. We had a very good meeting yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."

Iran and the United States held the previous rounds of nuclear talks in April 2025 in Muscat, Oman, and Rome, Italy.

However, on June 21-22, 2025, under 'Operation Midnight Hammer', the United States conducted strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure, targeting three key sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Iran strongly condemned the operations, denouncing them as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.

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.

Meanwhile, according to the Russian news agency TASS, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the trilateral meetings between Ukraine, Russia, and the US would be held in Geneva on February 17-18.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The mention of 'Operation Midnight Hammer' is concerning. Military strikes only create more instability. Diplomacy is the only path forward, even if it's difficult. The world can't afford another major conflict.
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Arjun K
Honestly, the US track record isn't great. They pulled out of the JCPOA unilaterally in 2018. How can Iran trust any new deal? This feels like déjà vu. The "traumatic" warning sounds more like a threat than diplomacy.
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Priya S
From an Indian perspective, our Chabahar port development and energy imports are tied to this region's peace. We need both the US and Iran to act responsibly. Constant tension hurts developing economies like ours the most.
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Vikram M
Interesting that the Russia-Ukraine-US talks are also in Geneva around the same time. The world's major flashpoints are all converging. Hope our diplomats are watching closely and safeguarding India's strategic interests.
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Karthik V
While I hope for peace, I have to respectfully criticize the article's framing. It heavily focuses on the US and Trump's statements. The Iranian perspective and the views of other JCPOA signatories like the EU are equally important for balance.

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