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UN spokesperson addresses Iran talks, Board of Peace participation, IAEA contact and Bangladesh cooperation

United Nations · February 17, 2026
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Summary

In a question-and-answer session at a UN briefing, the spokesperson welcomed continued indirect talks involving Iran and the United States, said the UN will work with the Board of Peace on Gaza despite limited direct participation, deferred technical IAEA assessments to that agency, and said the UN will continue working with Bangladesh on development and Rohingya-related matters.

During the press briefing the spokesperson (Steph) responded to several questions from journalists and a guest.

On Iran, the spokesperson welcomed the continuation of indirect talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States hosted by Oman in Geneva and said the Secretary-General wants the parties to "maintain this momentum" toward concrete, constructive outcomes that reduce regional…

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