Oman has officially confirmed a pivotal third round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, in Geneva. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced the breakthrough, noting a “positive push” toward finalizing a deal despite a backdrop of severe regional tension. The upcoming summit follows previous sessions in Muscat and Geneva, with mediators hoping to bridge the gap over Iran’s uranium enrichment rights and international sanctions.
The diplomatic window opens as U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a “maximum pressure” stance, recently issuing a 10–15 day ultimatum for an agreement while amassing significant naval forces in the Middle East. Simultaneously, Tehran faces domestic unrest from renewed student-led protests following a deadly crackdown in January. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed cautious optimism, both nations have signaled readiness for military escalation should diplomacy fail, making this Thursday’s meeting a critical crossroad for regional stability.
