Updated on: Feb 17, 2026 9:29:57 AM IST
Tensions between the United States and Iran have been on the edge since nationwide protests hit the latter against the current Islamic regime.
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Ahead of the second round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, US president Donald Trump have upped the military pressure on Tehran. Ahead of the Geneva talks, the US military has continued its buildup in the Middle East. As per a CNN report, US Air Force assets based in the UK, including refueling tankers and fighter jets, are being repositioned closer to the Middle East.
Meanwhile, on board Air Force One, Donald Trump has stated that he will be taking part in the Iran-US talks “indirectly.”
“I’ll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they’ll be very important,” Trump told reporters.
If the talks do not succeed, Reuters reported that the US stays on stand by for a military campaign in Iran, something which Washington has already warned Tehran of amid its violent crackdown on protestors.
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Meanwhile, on board Air Force One, Donald Trump has stated that he will be taking part in the Iran-US talks “indirectly.”
“I’ll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they’ll be very important,” Trump told reporters.
If the talks do not succeed, Reuters reported that the US stays on stand by for a military campaign in Iran, something which Washington has already warned Tehran of amid its violent crackdown on protestors.
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Feb 17, 2026 9:29:57 AM IST
Iran US tensions live updates: Second round of talks to be held in Geneva
Iran US tensions live updates: Second round of talks will be held in Geneva. This round comes a week after negotiators from Iran and the US met in Muscat, Oman and kicked off the talks to diffuse growing tensions.
According to Tehran, Tuesday’s talks in Switzerland will also be mediated by Oman.
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Iran US tensions live updates: US military buildup increases near Iran
Iran US tensions live updates: Ahead of the Geneva talks, the US military has continued its buildup in the Middle East. As per a CNN report, US Air Force assets based in the UK, including refueling tankers and fighter jets, are being repositioned closer to the Middle East.
Furthermore, multiple fighter aircraft were also given diplomatic clearance to enter Jordanian airspace, according to open-source air traffic communications.