Up First from NPR US-Iran Talks, Texas ICE Shooting Trial, Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies At 84
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Feb 17, 2026 
Penelope Rivera, KERA reporter covering the Fort Worth federal trial tied to a Texas ICE detention center shooting. Jackie Northam, NPR international affairs correspondent reporting from Geneva on U.S.-Iran talks. They discuss renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations and sticking points. They cover the Fort Worth trial’s charges and protest context. They explore China’s rapid AI advances and chip-limit responses.
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Stalled But Open Negotiations
- U.S.-Iran talks show both sides remain engaged but firmly positioned on core demands.
- Iran may curb parts of its nuclear program while insisting on enrichment rights and seeking sanctions relief.
Sanctions Shape Iran's Leverage
- Iran brought a large technical team to Geneva as a gesture of seriousness amid economic pressure.
- Sanctions relief is driving Iran's bargaining position, despite domestic unrest and human rights concerns.
Diplomacy Backed By Military Posture
- U.S. officials couple diplomacy with military signaling, including carrier movements.
- Trump signals possible military intervention while claiming indirect involvement in talks.