Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talksIran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims about its missile and nuclear programmes. 'Historic opportunity'The West believes Iran is seeking an atomic bomb, but Tehran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful. He vowed Iran would "under no circumstances" develop atomic weapons, but insisted on its right to peacefully use nuclear technology. Iran and the US held five rounds of nuclear talks last year, but those negotiations ended after Israel's unprecedented attack on Iran triggered a 12-day war that Washington briefly joined. "It looks like President Trump has cornered himself," Hokayem said, adding the US leader may have predicted the "Iranians would cave quickly", which they have yet to do.

Source: Bangkok Post February 25, 2026 16:08 UTC