These were the updates about the developments in the Russia-Ukraine war on February 17, 2026.


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These were the updates about the developments in the Russia-Ukraine war on February 17, 2026.

These were the developments on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
![Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at a UN disarmament conference in Geneva on Tuesday [Pierre Albouy/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-17T142048Z_1924413333_RC2QNJAHG2BL_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-GENEVA-1771338285.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
US president says reaching deal with Iran is his ‘preference’ after nearly three-hour meeting with Israeli PM.

These were the developments on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The rules will make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land and give Israel more powers to enforce its laws.
![Displaced Palestinians in the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank protest to demand the right to return to their homes on Monday [Nedal Eshtayah/Anadolu]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AA-20260209-40505108-40505098-ISRAELI_ATTACKS_HAVE_BROUGHT_LIFE_IN_THE_TULKARM_REFUGEE_CAMP_TO_A_STANDSTILL_FOR_A_YEAR-1770668537.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Iran says talks in Oman with US officials ended with agreement to continue, but ‘discussion in capitals’ key.

US’s Witkoff, Kushner, arrive in Doha as Iran’s FM Araghchi is in Oman; talks scheduled for 06:00 GMT tomorrow.

These were the developments on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Muslim leaders warn against divisive laws, rhetoric as Canada marks nine years since deadly Quebec City mosque shooting.

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier’s arrival is ‘not going to affect Iran’s determination to defend the nation’, Tehran warns.
