OMAN/WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States (US) began high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday to resolve long-standing disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, differences over the agenda and additional issues threaten to derail diplomacy and escalate regional tensions. Read More: Oman hosts crucial US–Iran talks amid rising tensions While both sides have expressed willingness to engage, Washington has […]
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Iran orders US nuclear talks amid Trump hopes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States. President Trump said he remains hopeful of a deal to prevent military action. Both sides are signaling diplomacy while tensions remain high in the region. The talks follow Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests last month. Trump had threatened military […]
Iran stands firm on uranium enrichment ahead of key European talks
TEHRAN – Iran has firmly stated it will not abandon its nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment, despite severe damage caused by recent U.S. airstrikes on its key nuclear sites. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said enrichment has temporarily stopped due to the attacks, but Iran sees the programme as a symbol of national achievement and pride. […]
Iran vows to continue nuclear enrichment despite US strikes
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not abandon its nuclear program despite severe damage from US airstrikes last month. He told Fox News that uranium enrichment is currently halted due to serious damage to key facilities, but insisted Iran cannot give up enrichment. Araghchi called enrichment a national pride and a major achievement […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s strikes as middle east tensions reach new high
Israel launched airstrikes early Friday on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The attacks aimed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported explosions at uranium enrichment plants and other locations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “decisive moment” and said the operation will last several days. In response, Iran fired missiles […]
Iran says uranium enrichment is ‘non-negotiable’ in talks with US
Iran has firmly rejected suspending its uranium enrichment as part of any prospective nuclear deal with the United States, calling such suggestions “totally false.” The rejection comes amid renewed high-level negotiations between the two nations, which resumed in April after a long diplomatic freeze. The core issue remains Iran’s insistence on its right to a […]