US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks and will meet again soon, mediator says

The United States and Iran made significant progress in talks on Thursday aimed at resolving a longstanding nuclear dispute and averting new US strikes, mediator Oman said, amid Washington's large-scale military buildup in the Middle East.

26 Feb, 20:13 — 26 Feb, 21:56

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Why this matters

The ongoing nuclear dispute between the US and Iran is a critical geopolitical issue with significant implications for Middle East stability and global non-proliferation efforts. These talks aim to revive or establish a new agreement following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, making any progress or lack thereof crucial for international security and diplomatic relations.

Key entitiesUnited States Iran Oman Badr al-Busaid Arákčí Geneva

The Story

What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The talks involved the United States and Iran.
The talks concerned Iran's nuclear program.
The talks took place in Geneva.
The talks concluded on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Key claims1 agreed · 1 disputed · 3 unverified

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The United States and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks.

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Disputed bydanas

Danas states that the talks ended 'without agreement'.

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The mediator, Oman, announced the progress.

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The talks will meet again soon.

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The talks were indirect.

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The talks were the third round of negotiations.

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Where they diverge

The outcome of the US-Iran talks

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These outlets report that 'significant progress' or 'good progress' was achieved in the talks, citing a mediator or Iranian officials.

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This outlet states that the talks ended 'without agreement', leaving the danger of further conflict.

Coverage gaps

The talks were indirect.

Reporteddanas

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The talks were the third round of negotiations.

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Progress was made on the nuclear area and sanctions.

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Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

High (71/100)

5 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

Far L

Left2

Left (2)

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Center2

Center (2)

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Right1

Right (1)

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Far R

Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

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Political spectrum

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

danascenter-leftcenter-leftcautious—emphasizing lack of agreement and ongoing danger

jutarnji-listcentercenterneutral—reporting official statement of significant progress

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is balanced, with a majority of outlets reporting progress based on official statements, while one outlet presents a counter-narrative of no agreement, reflecting diverse perspectives on the diplomatic outcome.