Washington and Tehran to hold more nuclear talks as protests reignite in Iran

February 22, 2026

TL;DR

US and Iran to meet in Geneva for further nuclear talks.
Iran is reportedly making serious proposals to limit its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
Student protests in Tehran and Mashhad have turned violent, with clashes involving the Basij militia.
The number of deaths during previous unrest is disputed between the government and human rights groups.
Iran's government has refused a UN-led fact-finding committee.
US officials believe key Iranian negotiators are bypassing the supreme leader and president.
Arrests have been made of supporters of President Pezeshkian.
The goal is a deal that would commit Iran's nuclear program to being 'peaceful for ever'.

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