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Iran-US Relations

Iran says new US sanctions show ‘depth of Washington’s hostility’

Iran has condemned the United States' latest round of sanctions against the Islamic Republic, calling the coercive measures yet another sign of Washington’s longstanding and profound hostility toward the Iranian nation.

Iran president reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program, expresses readiness for inspections

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program and stated that the Islamic Republic is prepared for inspections of its nuclear facilities but will not accept bullying.

Iran denounces US entry ban on citizens as “racist act”

An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has rapped the US government’s decision to bar Iranian citizens and those from several other predominantly Muslim countries from entering American soil, describing it as "a racist move".

US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Iran despite negotiations

The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran despite Washington’s engagement in indirect talks with Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran’s FM says US proposal under review, nuclear rights non-negotiable

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that a recent proposal by the US to strike a nuclear accord is under review and will be answered “at the appropriate time and based on Iran’s national interests.”

Ayatollah Khamenei rejects US nuclear proposal, calls it contrary to Iran’s sovereignty

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected a recent US proposal in the Oman-mediated nuclear talks, describing it as “100 percent against the principle of ‘We Can’,” a phrase symbolizing Iran’s self-reliance and resistance.

Iran FM Araghchi: U.S. proposal contains ambiguities

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the recent proposal received from the United States regarding nuclear negotiations “contains numerous ambiguities and unresolved questions,” emphasizing that “many aspects of the proposal remain unclear.”

President Pezeshkian: Iran welcomes negotiation but not coercion

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, pointing to the indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US, stated that the Islamic Republic welcomes negotiations, but dialogue should not be a means for coercion or for imposing one's demands on the other side.

US will not allow Iran to enrich ‘any’ uranium under nuclear agreement: Trump

US President Donald Trump has ruled out allowing Iran to enrich uranium under any nuclear deal between the two countries – as Tehran defended its peaceful pursuit of fuel for power generation.

White House directs US agencies to ‘pause new sanctions’ against Iran: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has paused new sanctions on Iran, despite its 'maximum pressure' campaign and recent sanctions against Tehran, which were imposed during indirect negotiations between the two countries.

US terms for nuclear agreement ‘out of touch with reality’: Iranian source to RT

The US proposal for a new nuclear deal with Iran is unacceptable, an Iranian source familiar with the matter told RT. Washington recently outlined its terms in a letter to Iran after five rounds of negotiations mediated by Oman.

Iran says pondering response to US proposal

Iran’s response to a recent proposal that the US has submitted via Oman is under consideration, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stated.

White House says US has sent Iran ‘detailed and acceptable proposal’ for a nuclear accord

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has sent Iran a “detailed and acceptable proposal” for a nuclear agreement, “and it’s in their best interest to accept it.”

FM says Iranian nation cannot be deprived of their right to enrichment

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has emphasized that Western states and their allies have no right to deprive the Iranian people and future generations of their right to enrichment—a right recognized by international law—simply because they are concerned.

Iran reports progress in indirect talks with US, rejects ‘zero enrichment’ demands

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced progress in ongoing indirect negotiations with the US, while firmly rejecting any discussions of “zero uranium enrichment,” calling such proposals “delusional narratives aimed at the Zionist audience.”

Iran denies Reuters’ claim regarding Saudi King’s message

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly denied Reuters' recent claim about the Saudi king’s message to Iran regarding indirect Tehran-Washington negotiations.

Iran FM says not certain Tehran on brink of deal with U.S

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has cast doubt on media speculation about an imminent deal between Iran and the United States, stating: “I’m not sure we are actually at such a juncture.”

Persian Gulf leaders told Trump they oppose attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites: Axios

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have all argued against a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities during US President Donald Trump's recent visit and encouraged him to continue pushing for a new nuclear accord, three sources with knowledge of the talks have told Axios.

Iran ready for broader cooperation if nuclear rights recognized, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said Iran is prepared to cooperate with various countries if the United States recognizes its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment.

Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran attack as negotiations continue

United States President Donald Trump says that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on any strike against Iran to give his administration more time to push for a new nuclear accord with Tehran, as several rounds of talks have been held in Oman and Italy.

5th round of US-Iran negotiations ‘constructive’: Washington

The fifth round of US-Iran talks in Rome was "constructive" and marked "further progress", State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated Tuesday.

Trump wants Netanyahu to be on same page on Iran: American official

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has stated she delivered a message from President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the two sides should be aligned on how to approach Tehran.

President Pezeshkian: Iran will not collapse under sanctions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the country will not succumb to pressure or hunger if talks with foreign powers fail or sanctions intensify, emphasizing Iran’s untapped potential and the need to harness domestic capabilities.

Iran denies interim deal with US, reaffirms nuclear rights

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed speculation about an interim nuclear agreement with the US, stating it has "never been on Iran’s agenda" and was not discussed in recent talks.

US negotiators had good talks with Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump has stated that U.S. negotiators had "very good" talks with an Iranian delegation over the weekend over Tehran's nuclear program.

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