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Iran-US Relations

Iran has received no written US proposal: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has dismissed claims about receiving a written message from the United States for a nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic’s right to peaceful enrichment remains in place.

U.S. close to a nuclear accord with Iran: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Washington was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran had "sort of" agreed to the terms.

Aide to Iran Leader: Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear agreement with Washington

Tehran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with certain conditions with President Donald Trump in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, a top adviser to Iran’s leader told NBC News on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian strongly condemns Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly centured U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent remarks against Tehran, saying that the endeavours to undermine the Islamic Republic over the past decades have failed to diminish the determination and resilience of the Iranian nation.

Iran reaffirms commitment to talks despite US contradictions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said Tehran will continue indirect negotiations with the US as long as it sees a path to secure national interests, despite “a difficult and inconsistent process.”

Iran condemns Trump’s “divisive, offensive” remarks aimed at sowing discord

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned recent remarks by the U.S. President regarding Iran, calling them false, divisive, and misleading. It stated that the Islamic Republic, along with other regional countries, will continue to strengthen and consolidate their amicable relations.

Trump says he hopes diplomacy with Iran will bring agreement

US President Donald Trump has voiced optimism that diplomatic efforts on Iran’s nuclear program would bear fruit, reiterating that he wants to "make a deal with Tehran".

Saudi Arabia says fully supports US-Iran negotiations

Riyadh fully supports Washington-Tehran nuclear talks and hopes for positive results, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Wednesday.

Iran says ready for negotiations with U.S. and Europe, rejects ‘deceptive’ rhetoric

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced that Tehran remains open to continuing negotiations with the US and Europe, stressing that diplomacy remains the country's preferred path forward.

Iranian official slams Trump’s Persian Gulf claims: “The Name Is Not Up for Debate”

The head of the Iranology Foundation has firmly rejected remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed credit for preventing the use of the term “Persian Gulf” by Iran.

US imposes new oil-related sanctions on Iran

The United States has announced new sanctions against companies, individuals, and tankers it claims are involved in the export of Iran's oil.

Iran: Outcome of talks with U.S. still uncertain

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said it is “currently impossible” to predict the outcome of ongoing indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

“U.S. talks have sparked positive sentiment in Iran’s society”

Mostafa Pourmohammadi, head of the Islamic Revolution Document Center, says the recent diplomatic momentum—including indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States—has generated a “positive sentiment” in Iranian society and signaled a shift toward national consensus on addressing public concerns.

Expert: Halting uranium enrichment in Iran inconceivable

Iranian international affairs expert Hassan Beheshtipour has warned against any proposals that seek the complete suspension of uranium enrichment, describing the process as a “thread of prayer beads” that binds the country’s broader nuclear industry together.

Larijani: US seeks power, not legal dialogue; Iran must strengthen itself

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran's Leader and a member of the Expediency Council, stated on Tuesday that the conflict between Iran and the US is not legal in nature but rooted in power politics.

Iran’s deputy FM: US contradictions complicate negotiations

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said contradictory statements from US officials are complicating ongoing negotiations, stressing that Iran remains vigilant and committed to defending its national interests.

Iranian MP: Nuclear talks with US respectful, constructive

The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has described the latest round of talks between Iran and the US as “positive and constructive”, noting however that no formal agreement has been reached so far.

President Pezeshkian says Iran seeks agreement in negotiations with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran’s participation in indirect talks with Washington proves that it is committed to peace and serious in reaching an accord.

Iran former FM Zarif: Diplomacy requires patience; we must support negotiating team

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized the importance of patience in diplomacy amid negotiations with the US, urging public support for the country’s current negotiating team.

Differences narrowed at Iran-US talks: FM Araqchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has hailed as fruitful the latest round of talks with the United States in Oman, saying Tehran and Washington have narrowed differences and their positions have moved closer.

Trump-Netanyahu rift widens over potential agreement between US, Iran: NBC

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “worried about any deal” the administration of US President Donald Trump might strike with Iran, according to NBC News.

Iran says fresh round of nuclear talks with US “difficult, useful”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the conclusion of the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, describing the talks as “difficult but useful.”

Iran FM on eve of fourth round of talks with US: Enrichment ‘non-negotiable’

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has described as “non-negotiable” Iran's right to enrich uranium as he headed to Muscat for the fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States.

FM Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s nuclear rights, calls for regional unity

Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that Iran would not back down from its nuclear rights, stating that any negotiations attempting to limit them are unacceptable.

Iranian daily criticizes US policy, urges halt to nuclear talks

Iran's principlist newspaper Kayhan has called for an immediate suspension of nuclear negotiations with the United States, citing Washington's continued “disrespect and hostility” toward Iran.

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