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Feb 27, 2026 Olivia Le Poidevin, a Reuters correspondent in Geneva who covers diplomatic talks and international affairs, discusses the latest U.S.-Iran negotiations. She outlines signs of progress and the remaining sticking points. Short updates cover tariff refund fights, Mexico’s cartel crackdown, and headlines about Netflix, Clinton’s deposition, and the pope’s warning on AI in homilies.
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Iran Open To Limited Nuclear Curbs Not Full Surrender
- Recent U.S.-Iran talks showed progress with Iran open to curbs rather than full cessation of enrichment.
- Diplomacy focused on negotiating reduced enrichment levels and controls, not complete shutdown of nuclear sites.
Military Pressure Raises Stakes For Diplomacy
- The U.S. has deployed substantial military forces to pressure Iran while diplomacy continues.
- That military buildup raises risk of regional escalation and complicates negotiation leverage on both sides.
Tariff Ruling Leaves Refund Process Unclear
- The Supreme Court struck down roughly $130 billion in tariffs but did not specify how refunds should be handled.
- Companies from Dyson to small makers like Sarah Wells face unclear, potentially costly paths to recoup payments while 900 claims await lower-court action.