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2026-02-18 23:47:14
[Consensus and Differences in the Second Round of Indirect Talks Between the US and Iran] The second round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran was held in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17. Both US and Iranian officials stated after the talks that although differences remained, progress had been made compared to the previous round, and both sides agreed to continue contact. What consensus was reached between the US and Iran in this round of indirect talks? What major differences still exist? Li Zixin, assistant researcher at the China Institute of International Studies, analyzed that this round of talks made positive progress compared to the previous round, with both sides reaching a general consensus on a series of "guiding principles," but these principles did not involve specific substantive content. At the same time, the core differences between the US and Iran on issues such as Iran's nuclear program and missile program remain very sharp, and the room for compromise is relatively limited. (CCTV International News)
