People walk near a mural featuring images of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on a street in Tehran, Iran, on February 17. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded in a post on X: “Curious to know why we do not capitulate? Take a look at this week’s developments below:Tuesday, February 17Indirect talks between Washington and Tehran took place in Geneva, Switzerland. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as “positive,” adding that the countries agreed on “guiding principles” but more work needed to be done. Wednesday, February 18White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to say whether Trump would hold off on military action against Iran while waiting for its proposals.

Source: CNN February 23, 2026 14:41 UTC