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Germany urges Iran to engage constructively in Geneva nuclear talks

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Posted on February 25, 2026

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BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Germany is urging Iran to stop seeking nuclear weapons, to restrict its ballistic missile programme and to cease destabilising the wider region, a foreign office

Germany presses Iran to engage constructively at Geneva nuclear talks

Ballistic Missile Curbs

Demands on Iran's Nuclear and Missile Programs

Germany's Call Ahead of Geneva Talks

BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Germany is urging Iran to stop seeking nuclear weapons, to restrict its ballistic missile programme and to cease destabilising the wider region, a foreign office spokesperson said on Wednesday, ahead of fresh nuclear talks in Geneva.

Call for Constructive Engagement

"We expect Iran to seize the opportunity to engage constructively in the (Geneva) talks," the spokesperson said.

Participants Named by U.S. Official

Talks Timing and Delegations

The talks are set to take place on Thursday in Geneva, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner slated to meet with the Iranian delegation for the negotiations.

(Reporting by Thomas Seythal, editing by Linda Pasquini and Madeline Chambers)

Key Takeaways

  • Germany pressed Iran to halt pursuit of nuclear weapons, limit its ballistic missile program and stop regional destabilization.
  • Berlin expects Iran to engage constructively in Geneva talks scheduled for Thursday.
  • U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are slated to meet the Iranian delegation.
  • The statement came from a German foreign office spokesperson in Berlin on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026.
  • Outcomes could influence oil prices, safe‑haven flows and broader risk sentiment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
Germany called on Iran to curb its nuclear and missile activities and to avoid destabilizing the region ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva.
Who is expected to attend the talks?
Iranian officials and U.S. envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are slated for the Geneva negotiations.
Why does this matter for markets?
Progress or setbacks in the talks could move oil prices, safe‑haven assets and regional risk premiums tied to Middle East tensions.

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