The risk of war with Iran is growing despite talks

February 10, 2026
Murad Sadygzade

Current negotiations between Tehran and Washington are an opportunity – but a narrow one, surrounded by sharp edges

False alarm: US-Iran talks are not a countdown to conflict

February 10, 2026
Bamo Nouri

Oman talks were not a final reckoning, but an opening move amid shared recognition of the huge dangers of escalation

Iran views the existence of its ballistic missile arsenal as non-negotiable. Image: Abedin Taherkenareh / EPA via The Conversation