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Iran-US Relations

FM Araghchi: Iran, US set to resume indirect talks on Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States is expected to take place on Sunday.

Source: Fourth round of Iran-US indirect talks to be held in Oman 

A member of the Iranian negotiating team has confirmed to Tasnim News Agency that the fourth round of indirect talks between Iran and the US in Oman has been finalized. 

Eternal Persian Gulf: Iranian media, public reject reported US name change

A wave of strong reactions swept through Iranian media and social platforms on Wednesday, following a report by the Associated Press claiming that US President Donald Trump may soon announce a symbolic shift in US policy by referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or “Arab Gulf” during an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.

Trump says prefers ‘deal with Iran’ that enables military onslaught

President Donald Trump has stated that he is willing to reach an agreement with Tehran that allows the United States to “blow up” Iran’s nuclear energy facilities.

Iran denies ‘rumors’ of Pezeshkian-Trump meeting

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed recent rumors suggesting an "upcoming meeting" between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump.

Source: Iran talks with US will be indirect

An informed source in Iran has said the delegations of the Iranian and US governments will continue their negotiations in an indirect manner, rejecting claims by an Israeli regime media outlet that Tehran and Washington will engage in face-to-face negotiations this time around.

Iran denounces reported US plan to rename Persian Gulf as ‘hostile political move’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned reported plans by US President Donald Trump’s team to use the term “Arabian Gulf” instead of the historically established Persian Gulf, calling the move politically motivated and deeply offensive to Iranians worldwide.

Trump may meet Iranian counterpart during Riyadh trip, analyst claims

As US President Donald Trump prepares for his upcoming Middle East tour, speculation is mounting about a potential and unexpected meeting between him and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian in Riyadh.

Kamalvandi raps U.S. remarks as “misinformed,” reaffirms Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy

Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, pushed back against comments made by the U.S. Secretary of State, labeling them “misinformed.”

Ex-Iranian envoy to UK: EU in a hurry to secure its share amid Iran-U.S. tensions

Seyyed Jalal Sadatian, former Iranian ambassador to the UK, has stated that growing tensions and friction between Europe and the United States have prompted European nations to scramble for influence and leverage in ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Source: Fourth round of indirect Iran-U.S. talks set for Sunday in Muscat

An informed source told Nour News that the fourth round of indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 12, in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

US negotiations confined to nuclear issue: Iranian spokeswoman

The spokeswoman for the Iranian administration emphasized that the indirect negotiations with the US revolve only around Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran vows swift response to any military adventurism by US, Israel

Iran has categorically condemned the latest threats posed by the United States and Israel over Yemen’s attack on the occupied territories, vowing to defend its sovereignty against any threat or use of force.

Iranian FM: Agreement between Iran and US requires avoiding unrealistic and illogical positions

Iran’s Foreign Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who is currently in Pakistan, has held a telephone conversation with EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas.

Iran’s FM says agreement achievable via diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has warned the US administration of Israel's efforts to sabotage the negotiations with Tehran, stressing that an agreement will be at hand through diplomacy and based on mutual respect.

Iran reaffirms nuclear rights, signals readiness for talks amid US remarks

Iran has reaffirmed its unwavering right to peaceful nuclear energy and expressed readiness to resume indirect talks with the United States, following critical remarks by US President Donald Trump.

US pushes for ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran’s nuclear program

US President Donald Trump has stated he wants Iran to completely scrap its nuclear program, as negotiations between Tehran and Washington have been postponed.

Senior analyst: Deep gaps could derail Iran-US talks

Amir Ali Abolfat’h, a senior Iranian analyst of US affairs, says the delay in the latest round of Iran-US negotiations was foreseeable, given the deep-rooted differences between the two sides.

Paper: Iran may reduce uranium enrichment to civilian levels, no full nuclear disarmament

Iran may be willing to reduce its uranium enrichment to civilian levels and allow independent verification, but will never agree to complete nuclear disarmament, according to a report by Kayhan newspaper.

Iran FM: Nuclear deal “within reach” if US shows “political will and fair approach”

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says a “credible and lasting agreement” on Iran's nuclear program is achievable, but requires "decisive political will and a fair approach" from the other side.

Iran urges ‘realism’ in nuclear talks as FM discusses diplomacy with UN chief

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called for “genuine determination” from the US in stalled nuclear negotiations during a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday.

Iran condemns US for escalating sanctions, questions commitment to diplomacy amid nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the United States for maintaining and intensifying "illegal" sanctions, warning that such measures undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

US threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated all purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must stop and any country or person buying any from the country would be immediately subject to secondary sanctions.

Iran condemns US sanctions as breach of int’l law, human rights

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the fresh US sanctions against Iran and its foreign trade partners as a violation of international law and human rights.

Spox: Date for fourth round of Iran–U.S. talks changed

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a change in the schedule for the upcoming round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, which had been scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3, in Rome.

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