Trump Iran Nuclear Talks: “Indirectly Involved” as Geneva Round 2 Begins Today

§ President Donald Trump reveals indirect involvement in US-Iran nuclear talks starting Geneva today, warning Tehran of B2 bomber consequences if no deal

§ “Iran wants a deal” says president amid Geneva negotiations, US military buildup and sanction hopes. Full quotes, updates and analysis

Diptota Dey, United States: US President Donald Trump says he’ll be “indirectly involved” in the crucial Iran nuclear talks kicking off in Geneva on February 17, 2026. He believes Iran is eager for a deal to ease its nuclear program and lift tough US sanctions but warns of big consequences if they don’t play ball. This comes as US warships head to the Middle East, raising fears of conflict. Fresh updates from February 17 show both sides gearing up for hard bargaining with Iran’s FM stressing no surrender to threats.

· Air Force One Bombshell: Trump says “indirectly involved” in Iran nuclear negotiations – Round 2 Geneva mediated by Oman amid US carrier buildup.

· “Iran doesn’t want consequences” – references 2025 B2 strikes on nuclear sites.

· Tehran hints flexibility but missiles off table.

Details & Context

Talks Timeline

· Round 1: Collapsed June 2025 after US/Israel 12-day war hit 3 Iranian nuclear facilities

· Round 2: Feb 17 Geneva – Oman embassy, indirect format

· US Team: Steve Witkoff + Jared Kushner

· Iran Team: FM Abbas Araghchi (met IAEA Grossi yesterday)

Military Pressure

· USS Abraham Lincoln confirmed Arabian Sea (@BBC Verify satellite)

· USS Gerald R Ford (world’s largest carrier) en route

· Destroyers + F-35s surged Middle East

· Iran Counter: IRGC Hormuz Strait drill – 20% global oil transit at risk.

The talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, aim to fix the Iran nuclear mess. Iran wants to talk nukes and sanction relief, while the US pushes for missile limits too. Trump spoke on Air Force One, hinting at his behind-the-scenes role. He recalled last summer’s US strikes on Iranian sites after failed talks, saying B-2 bombers “knocked out their nuclear potential.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi on February 16, calling for a “fair deal” without bowing to pressure. Tehran’s foreign ministry sees US views shifting to “realistic.” But tensions are high – US has boosted forces with USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea (confirmed by @BBC satellite pics) and USS Gerald R Ford en route. Iran fired back with IRGC drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner lead the team.

This round follows Iran’s crackdown on protests and US threats. No direct Trump-Khamenei meet but his indirect hand could sway things. As of February 17, no breakthroughs but hopes for sanction easing if Iran curbs enrichment.

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Quotes

· Trump (Air Force One)
“I’ll be indirectly involved. Very important talks. Iran doesn’t want consequences of no deal.”
“We could’ve had deal instead of B2s knocking nuclear potential. Hope they’re reasonable.”

· Iran FM Araghchi (X)
“Here for fair deal. No submission to threats.”

· SecState Marco Rubio
“Deal very difficult but opportunity exists.”

· Iran’s Abbas Araqchi: “What is not on the table: submission before threats.”

· US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “Reaching a deal with Tehran would be very difficult... It’s going to be hard.”

· From X user @WarMonitoring_x (post ID 2023626273566978091): “Trump on Iran talks in Geneva: ‘So I’ll be involved indirectly. Iran’s tough but we sent B2s to knock out their nuclear potential. I hope they get reasonable… they want a deal or face the consequences.’”

Additional Information

US Demands

· Zero uranium enrichment

· Missile program curbs

· Proxy funding halt (Hamas/Hezbollah)

Iran Position

· Sanctions relief first

· Nuclear-only talks

· Verification openness (President Pezeshkian)

2025 Flashback: B2 stealth bombers destroyed Natanz/Fordow capacity after talks failed.

X posts from February 17, 2026, show massive buzz – over 50 tweets on “Trump Iran talks” with videos of his Air Force One comments getting 1K+ views. Semantic search highlights warnings like @Mzansipresser’s post on “serious consequences” (11 views), tying to US airstrikes. Users speculate on deals with @OurGlobeMedia noting energy/mining incentives (42 views).

Web digs confirm Trump’s letter to Khamenei set a 60-day deadline, leading to strikes when ignored. Iran’s uranium enrichment remains key – no halt promised. US demands include proxy group cuts. Fresh February 17 reports say talks focus “fair deal,” per Araqchi’s X post. @BBC Verify tracked US ships, confirming buildup. No ransom or direct threats reported but Iran’s drills show defiance.

Impact Analysis

Factor	US Leverage	Iran Constraints
Military	2 carriers + airwing	Hormuz drill optics
Economy	Sanctions crushing	Oil export desperation
Domestic	Protest crackdown weakens	Regime survival pressure
Timeline	Pre-Ramadan deadline	IAEA access demands

Deal Math: 60% military pressure, 30% sanctions, 10% Trump unpredictability

Trump’s “indirectly involved” role could speed a deal, easing oil prices (up 2% amid tensions) and global markets. Positively, it avoids war – Iran seeks sanction relief for economy hit by protests. But risks escalation if talks fail with US carriers ready. Politically, it boosts Trump’s tough image pre-elections, while Iran shows strength via drills. Socially, X outrage over threats (e.g., @UK_REPT’s post on Trump’s message, 58K views) highlights fears of conflict. Globally, success could stabilize Middle East but failure hits shipping in Hormuz Strait, affecting 20% world oil.

Conclusion

Trump’s “indirectly involved” signals maximum pressure diplomacy – Geneva talks today could restart nuclear clock or trigger Hormuz crisis.
B2 memory + carrier backdrop = Iran’s toughest negotiation.

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