Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi in Geneva on Monday for high-stakes technical discussions ahead of indirect nuclear talks with the U.S. scheduled for February 17. The meeting, held at Araghchi's residence, focused on Tehran's safeguards obligations and recent legislative actions impacting nuclear cooperation. 🔍⚛️
With Iranian nuclear experts in tow, Araghchi emphasized Tehran's commitment to a "fair and equitable deal" while rejecting "submission before threats" in a fiery social media post. Grossi later described the talks as "in-depth" preparations for Tuesday's negotiations, which aim to ease tensions over Iran's nuclear program. 💬🔥
This comes just weeks after February 6 talks in Muscat, where U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (appointed by former President Donald Trump) first engaged with Iranian delegates. Analysts suggest this week's Geneva meetings could determine whether 2026 becomes a breakthrough year for diplomacy—or a return to stalemate. 🤝🌐
