February 17, 2026 at 08:56AM
U.S. and Iran sit down for talks under growing shadow of Trump’s military threat
U.S. and Iran held talks amid increasing pressure from a renewed U.S. military stance against Tehran. Negotiators aimed to ease tensions over confrontations in the Middle East, with discussions focused on nuclear limits, regional security, and sanctions relief. Both sides signaled willingness to pursue de-escalation, though mistrust and domestic political considerations complicated progress.