Start Here US-Iran Nuclear Talks: “Progress Was Made”
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Feb 18, 2026 Avery Harper, ABC News political director who highlights Jesse Jackson’s political legacy. Shannon Kingston, ABC State Department reporter who explains on-the-ground diplomacy in the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. They unpack indirect Geneva negotiations, uranium enrichment disagreement, U.S. red lines and the military options that linger if diplomacy stalls.
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Pause On Enrichment As The Negotiating Pivot
- U.S.–Iran talks focus narrowly on pausing uranium enrichment to reduce near-term nuclear risk.
- Iran may offer a 3–5 year pause to make a deal politically acceptable to President Trump.
Hormuz Closure Sends A Global Signal
- Iran's temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz was a strategic show of force with economic consequences.
- The shutdown pushed energy prices up and underscored how quickly regional moves affect global markets.
Failure Could Quickly Escalate
- Both the U.S. and Iran face high pressure if talks fail, raising the real possibility of military action.
- Officials on both sides signal readiness to escalate quickly with few warning signs.