Global News Podcast US and Iran hold crucial talks mediated by Oman
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Feb 26, 2026 
Lise Doucette, BBC chief international correspondent in Geneva, reports on high-stakes US–Iran talks mediated by Oman. Jake Kwon, BBC Seoul correspondent, covers Kim Jong-un’s conditional offer of better ties if nuclear recognition is granted. Alastair Leithead, BBC foreign correspondent in Portugal, explores Europe’s shift to engineered timber housing and its climate implications.
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Geneva Talks Seen As Last Chance For Iran Diplomacy
- Geneva talks are a rare face-to-face Iran–US engagement mediated by Oman aiming to draft an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme.
- Lise Doucette notes this third round is seen as a last-chance diplomacy effort with negotiators exchanging creative ideas and drafting text.
Trust Deficit And Very Different Negotiators Shape Talks
- Deep distrust and different negotiating styles complicate the talks, shaped by past events like the US withdrawal from the 2015 deal and an Israeli attack that preceded earlier talks.
- Doucette contrasts Iran's experienced nuclear team with US envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, affecting Iranian expectations.
Clintons Give Filmed Depositions In Epstein Inquiry
- Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to give filmed depositions to the House Oversight Committee after threats of contempt, part of the Epstein inquiry.
- Sarah Smith says Hillary will be filmed on Thursday and Bill on Friday, with tapes released hours later for public viewing.