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Iran-US negotiations get underway in Oman

Indirect talks between Iranian and US delegations, brokered by Oman, kicked off in the Omani capital, Muscat, on Saturday.

Indirect Iran-US talks in Oman in a nutshell

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program will begin later on Saturday in Muscat, Oman. The talks will be facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Former Iran FM Salehi on eve of Oman talks: Negotiation always better than war

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and nuclear chief, has said that "negotiation is always better than war," especially as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington are scheduled to begin in Oman on Saturday.

Iranian official: West practicing hypocrisy on human rights

A senior Iranian official has denounced Western human rights claims as "hollow" during an emotional visit with victims of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's chemical weapons attacks, reigniting decades-old grievances about foreign complicity in Iraq's WMD program.

Iran Foreign Ministry: Saturday talks to test US intentions, seriousness

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that upcoming diplomatic talks on Saturday over Iran’s nuclear program will serve as a test to evaluate the intentions and seriousness of the United States.

Iran Leader ddvisor: Continued external threats could lead to expulsion of IAEA onspectors from Iran

Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, warned that the persistence of external threats and placing Iran under the conditions of a military attack could lead to deterrent actions, such as expelling inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from Iran.

Top Iranian MP: Negotiating team in Oman will act based on natl. interests

As indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. are scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday, a senior Iranian lawmaker emphasized that the country’s negotiating team will act strictly in line with national interests and that Iran’s defensive capabilities remain a vital backing for diplomacy.

Ball is in US court: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has stated that the upcoming indirect talks with the United States in Oman are as much an opportunity as they are a test, stressing Tehran's seriousness in the negotiations.

Deputy FM: Iran, Russia, China talks on nuclear issue, sanctions “constructive”

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, described a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and China held in Moscow as "productive and constructive."

Iran FM says Israel’s wishes in Oman negotiations not to be fulfilled, rejects preconditions

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has emphasized that the desires of the Israeli officials regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Oman will never come to fruition, and that no preconditions will be accepted in the negotiations.

FM Araghchi confirms to hold indirect talks with US special envoy for Middle East in Oman

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that he will sit down for indirect high-level talks with US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

Iran’s president: US must prove willingness for talks

The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has called on the US administration to show its genuine interest in holding negotiations, stressing that Tehran will not approve of talks at any price or under humiliating circumstances.

Iran limits nuclear talks to indirect negotiations, dismisses media speculation

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed on Monday that the country will only engage in indirect negotiations with the US regarding its nuclear program, dismissing media speculation about broader discussions raised in a reported letter from US President Donald Trump.

Iran gov’t spokesperson says newspaper’s remarks on Trump assassination countering official stance

The spokesperson for the Iranian government, has strongly criticized recent comments published in Kayhan newspaper regarding the assassination of US President Donald Trump, calling them "contrary to Iran's official policy."

No talks held between Iran and US: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s willingness to hold “indirect” talks with Washington while emphasizing that the two countries have held no direct round of negotiations yet.

Israeli PM should be behind bars: Iran’s Embassy

The Iranian Embassy in Hungary has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Budapest, despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing an arrest warrant against him in November 2024 over the war in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s FM: Response to Trump’s letter ‘proportional,’ diplomatic channels remain open

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says that Tehran’s response to a recent letter from US President Donald Trump was tailored to its ‘content and tone’ while preserving room for diplomacy.

Iranian President: US behavior contradicts its call for negotiations

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized that the United States' global actions contradict its requests for dialogue.

Iranian MP: Iran will negotiating with US on an equal footing

The head of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament says Tehran will negotiate with the US only on an equal footing and if Washington avoids its bullying behavior.

Iran spox deplores instrumental use of rights mechanisms by Germany, UK Against Tehran

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, expressed regret over the continued exploitation of human rights mechanisms by the UK, Germany, and certain other Western countries to exert political pressure on developing nations.

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek war, is at highest level of defensive readiness

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that Tehran has never sought war or conflict, adding, however, that the Islamic Republic has no hesitation in defending itself and maintains the highest level of readiness and capability in this regard.

Iran Urges Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Condemn Trump’s Threats

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Political Deputy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to condemn the recent threatening rhetoric by the US president against Iran.

Kuwaiti Emir assures Iran: No aggression from our soil

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian engaged in a phone conversation on Wednesday with Kuwaiti Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to extend Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Emir and the Kuwaiti people.

Bahraini king appreciates Pezeshkian’s positive remarks on bilateral ties 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa Ale Khalifeh that Tehran considers expanding ties with neighbors and Muslim nations as very important. 

Iran says UN Security Council Inaction Emboldens Israel’s Violations

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that the continued inaction of the United Nations Security Council in the face of Israel’s persistent and countless violations of law has been a major factor emboldening this regime to keep flagrantly breaching fundamental principles of international law, human rights, and humanitarian norms.

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