Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says
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Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Hindustan Times  

By Phil Stewart Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's outreach to Iran's top authority, Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a possible new nuclear deal is an effort to avoid military action, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday. Khamenei rejected the U.S. offer for talks as "a deception," saying negotiating with the Trump administration would "tighten the knot of sanctions and increase pressure on Iran." However, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, said on Thursday that Tehran would soon reply to both the letter's "threats and opportunities." Speaking separately on CBS News, the White House's national security advisor, Mike Waltz, said the U.S. sought "full dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program.

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Iran threatens to strike US bases and 'blow up' the Middle East if Trump launches military action over nuclear deal - as American stealth bombers are deployed to Chagos Islands
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Iran threatens to strike US bases and 'blow up' the Middle East if Trump launches military action over nuclear deal - as American stealth bombers are deployed to Chagos Islands

Daily Mail  

Iran has threatened to strike American bases and 'blow up' the entire Middle East if Donald Trump follows through on his warning of military action in the absence of a new nuclear deal. President Trump earlier this month sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging Tehran to reach a new nuclear deal. President Donald Trump earlier …

Saudi Arabia is the Middle East’s diplomatic capital
16 hours, 12 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia is the Middle East’s diplomatic capital

Live Mint  

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prides himself on strong relations with President Trump, but Mr. Trump’s second term is posing serious dilemmas for the young Saudi leader, known as MBS. Mr. Trump has resumed his maximum-pressure campaign against Iran, undermining the crown prince’s efforts to reduce tensions with Tehran that could lead the clerical regime to lash out at Saudi …

'Not closed all doors': Khamenei aide signals openness to indirect talks with US
1 day, 6 hours ago

'Not closed all doors': Khamenei aide signals openness to indirect talks with US

Firstpost  

“The Islamic Republic has not closed all doors. It is ready for indirect negotiations with the United States in order to evaluate the other party, state its own conditions and make the appropriate decision,” said Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said on Thursday that Tehran remains open to resolving …

Iran responds to Trump letter on nuclear talks, state media reports
1 day, 19 hours ago

Iran responds to Trump letter on nuclear talks, state media reports

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s foreign minister says response sent through Oman, affirms policy that ‘indirect negotiations can continue’. Iran has responded through Oman to a letter from United States President Donald Trump in which he urged Tehran to reach a new nuclear deal, Iranian state media reported. Iran’s official IRNA news agency published an article on Thursday citing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as …

Iran says no dialogue with Washington under pressure
3 days, 19 hours ago

Iran says no dialogue with Washington under pressure

China Daily  

Updated: 2025-03-25 10:49 TEHERAN — Iran cannot negotiate directly with the United States under existing conditions of "maximum pressure", the country's foreign minister said on Sunday, dismissing the prospect of reviving a 2015 nuclear agreement in its original form. "No wise individual will enter direct negotiations under circumstances where maximum pressure exists," he told Iran's Khabar Online news agency. Araghchi, …

Iran says open to indirect nuclear talks with U.S.
4 days, 3 hours ago

Iran says open to indirect nuclear talks with U.S.

The Hindu  

Iran said on Monday it was open to indirect talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump had demanded negotiations for a new nuclear deal. Under that policy in his first term as President, Mr. Trump withdrew the United States from a landmark agreement on Iran's nuclear programme in 2018 and reimposed crippling sanctions on Tehran. On March 7, …

'Until there is...': Iran open to indirect nuclear negotiations with US but sets condition for direct talks
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4 days, 7 hours ago

'Until there is...': Iran open to indirect nuclear negotiations with US but sets condition for direct talks

Firstpost  

“The way is open for indirect negotiations,” said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, dismissing the prospect of direct talks with Washington “until there is a change in the other side’s approach towards the Islamic republic” Iran on Monday announced its willingness to engage in indirect nuclear negotiations with the US but dismissed the prospect of direct talks “until there is a …

US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy
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US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump’s outreach to Iran’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a possible new nuclear deal is an attempt to avoid direct military action, US special envoy Steve Witkoff has said. And if we can’t, the alternative is not a great alternative.” Witkoff’s comments come after Trump said on March 7 that he sent a letter to the …

Washington and Tehran: A struggle for leverage
1 week ago

Washington and Tehran: A struggle for leverage

Hindustan Times  

On March 2, US President Donald Trump said in an interview that he had written to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, offering direct talks on the nuclear issue. Trump has also reined in Israeli leaders who see Iran’s nuclear programme as an existential threat and have become increasingly vocal about carrying out pre-emptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Amid …

Trump’s threats reignite talk of nuclear bombs in Iran
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Trump’s threats reignite talk of nuclear bombs in Iran

Al Jazeera  

Trump is still met with defiance from the leadership in Tehran as he threatens military strikes against Iran. Nournews, an outlet affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said there will be “no guarantees” Iran will not abandon the Non-Proliferation Treaty if Trump and his team keep threatening. The Tehran lawmaker has also previously backed testing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable …

Trump gives Iran two-month deadline to reach new nuclear deal
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Trump gives Iran two-month deadline to reach new nuclear deal

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump, in a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proposing negotiations on a new nuclear deal, made clear that Iran has a two-month deadline to reach an agreement, a source familiar with the letter’s contents told CNN. “President Trump made it clear to Ayatollah Khamenei that he wanted to resolve the dispute over Iran’s …

Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statements
1 week, 4 days ago

Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statements

The Hindu  

Iran said on Monday that a letter it received from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic, echoed his public statements. "The content of the letter is not far removed from Trump's public statements and repeats the same talking points," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a news conference in Tehran. …

US hits Iran’s oil minister and shadow fleet with new sanctions
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US hits Iran’s oil minister and shadow fleet with new sanctions

Hindustan Times  

The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on Iran’s oil minister, as well as targeting more companies and vessels linked to the “shadow fleet” that Tehran uses to circumvent sanctions. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday added to its list of “Specially Designated Nationals” Mohsen Paknejad, who as minister of petroleum “oversees the export of tens …

How Trump-Putin bonhomie can shape Iranian nuclear deal's fate
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How Trump-Putin bonhomie can shape Iranian nuclear deal's fate

Firstpost  

Russia has the capacity to lay the table for talks to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal to address the key US and Israeli proliferation concerns and not the maximum pressure campaign by the Trump administration Whether we like it or not, President Donald Trump has remained invested in the Middle East/West Asia during both his terms. One of the key …

Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks
2 weeks ago

Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks

Al Jazeera  

Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending ‘unlawful’ US sanctions. Representatives of Iran, Russia and China have urged United States President Donald Trump’s administration to end sanctions imposed against Tehran over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, while calling for the resumption of the multilateral talks on the issue. The three nations “emphasised the …

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says U.S. threats of military action 'unwise'
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Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says U.S. threats of military action 'unwise'

The Hindu  

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that U.S. threats were "unwise" after President Donald Trump sent him a letter urging negotiations and warning of possible military action if Tehran refused. Since returning to the White House in January, Mr. Trump has called for a new nuclear deal with Tehran while reinstating his "maximum pressure" sanctions policy over …

Iran's leader rebuffs U.S. over starting nuclear program talks
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Iran's leader rebuffs U.S. over starting nuclear program talks

NPR  

Iran's leader rebuffs U.S. over starting nuclear program talks MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: President Trump sent a letter to Iran about opening new talks over its nuclear program. BATRAWY: Well, despite Khamenei's sharp words, Michel, Iran's mission to the United Nations struck a different tone, saying in a post on X that if the objective of negotiations is to address concerns …

Iran’s Khamenei rejects US nuclear talks, calls Trump’s offer a deception
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iran’s Khamenei rejects US nuclear talks, calls Trump’s offer a deception

Firstpost  

Last week, Trump said he had sent the letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks, but also warned that “there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter was delivered from US President Donald …

Iran’s Khamenei warns talks with US will ‘tighten knot of sanctions’ as Donald Trump’s letter reaches Tehran
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iran’s Khamenei warns talks with US will ‘tighten knot of sanctions’ as Donald Trump’s letter reaches Tehran

Live Mint  

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has unequivocally stated that negotiations with the Donald Trump-led US government will not result in the lifting of sanctions imposed on Iran, according to state media. The statement only goes on to reflect Iran's reigning skepticism towards US intentions, following President Donald Trump's recent overtures for talks on a new nuclear deal. Meanwhile, an …

Emirati diplomat identified as having Trump letter meets with Iran’s foreign minister
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Emirati diplomat identified as having Trump letter meets with Iran’s foreign minister

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jumpstart talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program met Wednesday with Iran’s foreign minister in the Iranian capital. It remains unclear how Iran will react to the letter, which Trump revealed during a television interview last week, …

Won't not negotiate, do whatever the hell you want: Iran President to Trump
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Won't not negotiate, do whatever the hell you want: Iran President to Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not negotiate with the U.S. while being threatened, telling President Donald Trump to "do whatever the hell you want", Iranian state media reported on Tuesday. "It is unacceptable for us that they give orders and make threats. Do whatever the hell you want", state media quoted Pezeshkian as saying.Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei …

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian rejects US talks under threats, says ‘go and do whatever damn thing you want’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian rejects US talks under threats, says ‘go and do whatever damn thing you want’

The Hindu  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday told his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to "do whatever damn thing" he wants, rejecting negotiations if conducted under orders or threats. Editorial |Second chance: On the U.S. and the Iran nuclear deal "It's not acceptable for them to say, 'we're ordering you not to do this, and not to do that, or we'll do …

Iran’s Khamenei says nuclear talks with US won’t lift sanctions
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iran’s Khamenei says nuclear talks with US won’t lift sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Supreme leader criticises the US for abandoning the nuclear deal and imposing sanctions, questioning the value of talks. Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States’ offer to hold talks on its nuclear programme is an attempt to deceive global public opinion, as a letter arrived from US President Donald Trump urging negotiations. However, Iran’s stock of uranium enriched to …

Emirati diplomat's surprise visit to Iran: What was in Trump's secret letter?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Emirati diplomat's surprise visit to Iran: What was in Trump's secret letter?

India Today  

An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from US President Donald Trump seeking to jumpstart talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program met Wednesday with Iran’s foreign minister in the Iranian capital. It remains unclear how Iran will react to the letter, which Trump revealed during a television interview last week, particularly as its intended recipient …

Iran’s nuclear programme in focus in China, Russia and US
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iran’s nuclear programme in focus in China, Russia and US

Al Jazeera  

China announces meeting with Russia and Iran on latter’s nuclear programme, with UNSC set to discuss, and Trump letter headed to Tehran. China has said it will convene talks with Russia and Iran as the United States increases pressure on Tehran to agree to a new deal on its nuclear programme. The increased focus on Iran’s nuclear programme comes amid …

'Do whatever the hell you want': Iran’s Pezeshkian rules out negotiations with US
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Do whatever the hell you want': Iran’s Pezeshkian rules out negotiations with US

Firstpost  

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has reinstated his policy of exerting “maximum pressure” against Iran, reimposing sweeping sanctions aimed at crushing its oil industry in particular. Iran would not negotiate with the US while being threatened, said President Masoud Pezeshkian, while telling President Donald Trump to ”do whatever the hell you want”, Iranian state media reported …

Russia denies consulting Iran after Trump's nuclear deal letter, but says 'will do everything that...'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia denies consulting Iran after Trump's nuclear deal letter, but says 'will do everything that...'

Firstpost  

The US president is pursuing his so-called “maximum pressure” policy on Iran, which involves strangulating the Shi’ite country’s economy to rein in its nuclear programme, which Washington claims is aimed at developing an atomic bomb Russia on Monday denied having held consultations with Iran over its response to a letter by US President Donald Trump urging Tehran to negotiate a …

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

Deccan Chronicle  

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region.Speaking to a group of officials on Saturday, Khamenei did not identify the United States by name but said a “bullying government” was being persistent …

‘Not only about Iran’s nuclear issue…’: Ayatollah Khamenei warns Tehran will not negotiate under Washington ‘bullying’
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Not only about Iran’s nuclear issue…’: Ayatollah Khamenei warns Tehran will not negotiate under Washington ‘bullying’

Live Mint  

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday stated that Iran will not be pressured into negotiations, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had sent a letter to Iran’s top leader urging talks on a nuclear deal. “The insistence of some bullying governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues.. Talks for them is a pathway to have new …

Iran Condemns 'Bullying Tactics' After US Sends Letter To Solve Problems
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Iran Condemns 'Bullying Tactics' After US Sends Letter To Solve Problems

ABP News  

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “bullying tactics” a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action against the country. According to AFP, Trump threatened military action if Iran refused to engage in talks over its nuclear programme, following which Khamenei said, “Some bully governments – I really don’t know of any more appropriate term for some …

Trump rebuffed by Iran's leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump rebuffed by Iran's leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation

NPR  

Trump rebuffed by Iran's leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation toggle caption AP/Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader President Trump said he sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week asking that the two leaders "negotiate" over the Islamic republic's nuclear program. "Should the aim be the dismantlement of Iran's peaceful nuclear program to …

Iran's Top Leader Rejects 'Bullying' Trump Call For New Nuclear Talks
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Iran's Top Leader Rejects 'Bullying' Trump Call For New Nuclear Talks

Huff Post  

TEHRAN, IRAN - MARCH 08: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei makes a speech during an iftar program with former and current senior civilian and military officials in Tehran, Iran on March 08, 2025. Anadolu via Getty Images TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they …

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump’s call for talks, slams US ‘bullying tactics’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump’s call for talks, slams US ‘bullying tactics’

Firstpost  

Khamenei’s statement came a day after President Donald Trump acknowledged sending a letter to Khamenei seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the nuclear deal he withdrew America from during his first term in office. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day …

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region. let’s talk to impose what we want on the other party that is sitting on the opposite side of the table.” …

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with U.S. over missile range and regional influence
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with U.S. over missile range and regional influence

LA Times  

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region. let’s talk to impose what we want on the other party that is sitting on the opposite side of the table.” Khamenei’s remarks came …

‘Bully’: Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump demands for nuclear talks
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Bully’: Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump demands for nuclear talks

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Leader Khamenei responds after US president said he had sent letter to Tehran seeking new round of talks. The United States is not seeking negotiations with Iran but rather imposing demands on it, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said, after US President Donald Trump said earlier this week he had sent a letter to the Iranian …

Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects nuclear talks with ‘bully’ US
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects nuclear talks with ‘bully’ US

CNN  

CNN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said calls for negotiations by “bully states” are aimed at dominating others, not resolving issues, after US President Donald Trump urged him to reach a nuclear deal. I would prefer to make a deal, because I’m not looking to hurt Iran.” “I said, ‘I hope you’re going to negotiate, because it’s …

Iran rejects Trump's offer for nuclear deal talks under ‘maximum pressure’ policy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Iran rejects Trump's offer for nuclear deal talks under ‘maximum pressure’ policy

Hindustan Times  

Iran on Friday declined to resume negotiations on its nuclear programme with the United States if President Donald Trump continues to implement his “maximum pressure” campaign against it. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gives a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AFP that his country will remain in contact with …

Trump writes to Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeks new nuclear deal
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3 weeks ago

Trump writes to Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeks new nuclear deal

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Iran’s mission to the United Nations said refused to receive any such letter from US President Donald Trump pressing for talks on preventing the development of nuclear weapons. U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the one he …

Donald Trump says he reached out to Iran's supreme leader over advancing nuclear programme
3 weeks ago

Donald Trump says he reached out to Iran's supreme leader over advancing nuclear programme

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump has said that he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, regarding a potential nuclear deal. US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. In an interview aired on Friday by Fox Business …

Trump wrote to Iran’s leader about that country’s nuclear program and expects results ‘very soon’
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3 weeks ago

Trump wrote to Iran’s leader about that country’s nuclear program and expects results ‘very soon’

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the agreement he withdrew America from during his first term in office. But the other will …

Donald Trump reaches out to Iran for nuclear talks: ’Hope you’re going to negotiate’
3 weeks ago

Donald Trump reaches out to Iran for nuclear talks: ’Hope you’re going to negotiate’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, revealing that he sent a letter to the country’s leadership urging them to engage in talks. Warning against nuclear weapons Trump emphasised the urgency of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, suggesting that alternative actions might be necessary if talks fail. Russia engages in diplomatic efforts Meanwhile, …

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader over nuclear program
3 weeks ago

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader over nuclear program

LA Times  

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting with a group of defense officials in Tehran in February. President Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the …

Iran says not received Trump’s letter on nuclear programme negotiations
3 weeks ago

Iran says not received Trump’s letter on nuclear programme negotiations

Al Jazeera  

Trump says he sent message to Iran’s leader urging negotiations, but Tehran says it hasn’t received a letter. Iran says it has yet to receive a letter from President Donald Trump after the US leader said he had sent one seeking talks with the country’s leadership about its nuclear programme. The comments come after Trump said he sent a letter …

After Trump’s phone call in Feb, Putin agreed to help US negotiate nuclear deal with Iran: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Trump’s phone call in Feb, Putin agreed to help US negotiate nuclear deal with Iran: Report

Firstpost  

Senior US and Russian officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, met in Riyadh on February 18 to discuss Washington’s interest in Moscow’s involvement in addressing Iranian issues A worker rides a bicycle in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, just outside the southern city of Bushehr, Iran, on October …

Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes

Al Jazeera  

A former foreign minister, he was the face of reformist-backed negotiations with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran, Iran – Mohammad Javad Zarif, strategic foreign policy adviser to Iran’s president and a prominent figure advocating for talks with the West, has again resigned amid fierce pushback from hardline opponents. The former foreign minister and face of …

Iran denounces new US sanctions as 'sign of hostility'
1 month ago

Iran denounces new US sanctions as 'sign of hostility'

New Indian Express  

TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday condemned a new round of US sanctions as a "clear sign of hostility" after Washington blacklisted more than 30 people and vessels linked to its oil trade. The sanctions were a "clear sign of the hostility of American policymakers towards the welfare, development, and happiness of the great people of Iran", said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil …

New US sanctions target Iran’s oil supply chain amid Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ push
1 month ago

New US sanctions target Iran’s oil supply chain amid Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ push

Live Mint  

The U.S. is ratcheting up sanctions targeting Iran’s oil supply chain, continuing the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure" campaign to effectively blockade the country’s petroleum exports, the Treasury Department said. The sanctioned entities include oil brokers in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, tanker operators and managers in China, and the head of Iran’s state-owned oil company. “The United States …

Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’
1 month ago

Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’

Al Jazeera  

Iran will not engage in direct talks with the United States on his country’s nuclear programme amid US President Donald Trump’s policy of “maximum pressure” against it, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. “Iran’s position regarding nuclear talks is clear and we will not negotiate under pressure and sanctions,” Aragchi said during a televised joint press conference with his Russian …

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