US and Iran Reach Impasse in Geneva Nuclear Talks

The latest round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program in Geneva concluded without a breakthrough, leaving the United States and Iran at an impasse and raising concerns about potential US military action.

17 Feb, 23:10 — 18 Feb, 19:53

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

The coverage largely confirms an impasse in US-Iran nuclear talks, but outlets diverge significantly on the implications and who bears responsibility. While some highlight the looming threat of US military action, others focus on Iran's preparations for conflict or even suggest progress in talks despite aggressive rhetoric.

What sources agree on

The United States and Iran held nuclear talks in Geneva.
The latest round of negotiations ended without a clear breakthrough or reached an impasse.
The possibility of military action between the US and Iran remains a significant concern.

Where they diverge

Outcome/Progress of Talks

Tehran TimesDaily SabahDWwsj

These outlets frame the talks as having reached an impasse or failed to achieve a breakthrough.

times-uk

This outlet suggests that nuclear talks made progress despite other tensions.

Attribution of Escalation/Threat

Tehran Times

This outlet attributes issues to 'faulty cognitive maps' paralyzing US strategy towards Iran.

Daily SabahDW

These outlets emphasize the threat of US military action and President Trump's warnings.

wsjtimes-uk

These outlets focus on Iran's preparations for war or its threats against the US.

Notable gaps

Specific US military contingency planning, such as needing a key UK base for attacks.

Covered by daily-sabah · Not in tehran-times, dw, wsj, times-uk

Iran's specific aggressive rhetoric, such as threatening to 'slap' the US.

Covered by times-uk · Not in tehran-times, daily-sabah, dw, wsj

Analysis of US strategic failures, specifically 'faulty cognitive maps' paralyzing US strategy.

Covered by tehran-times · Not in daily-sabah, dw, wsj, times-uk

Perspective Analysis

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Coverage Timeline

times-uk17 Feb, 23:10First to report

How faulty cognitive maps paralyze US strategy towards Iran - Tehran Times

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Tehran Times1h ago

How faulty cognitive maps paralyze US strategy towards Iran - Tehran Times

How faulty cognitive maps paralyze US strategy towards Iran Tehran Times

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Daily Sabah1h ago

Trump says US may need key UK base to attack Iran if deal fails

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Britain not to “give away” a key Indian Ocean base, saying America may need it for attacks if Iran refuses to make a deal. 'Should...

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DW1h ago

United States and Iran at impasse after Geneva nuclear talks

The latest round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program has ended without a breakthrough — and the threat of US military action looms large. The ball seems to be back in Iran's court.

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wsj5h ago