High-Stakes Nuclear Summit Set for Friday
White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plan to meet this Friday. The Istanbul Iran-US summit Feb 2026 meeting will likely happen in Istanbul, though some reports suggest a shift to Oman. This is the first face-to-face talk since negotiations collapsed last June. The goal is simple: find a package deal to prevent a major war.
A Massive Military Shadow
The talks come at a tense moment. A massive U.S. military “armada” is currently moving toward the Gulf. President Trump insists that only a swift deal can stop a military clash. Meanwhile, regional powers like Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar have spent days working the phones. They hope to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran before time runs out.
Deep Divides and Regional Players
Big challenges remain. The U.S. wants a deal covering nukes, missiles, and regional proxies. Iran says only nuclear issues are on the table. Witkoff is currently meeting with Israeli leaders to discuss their offensive plans. Later, he and Jared Kushner will join foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan at the summit. Everyone is waiting to see if diplomacy can win out over force.
Istanbul Iran-US summit Feb 2026
