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Iran-US Relations

Iranian official optimistic direct talks with US can lead to deal in 3 months

The Iranian President's representative for coordinating maritime development policies has reiterated the need for direct negotiations between Iran and the US, estimating that reaching an agreement could take two to three months once negotiations begin.

US flag removed from Iranian government yard to ease tensions

The US flag, which had been painted on the ground in the Iranian government yard for visitors to step on as a sign of protest, has recently been removed.

Iran rebuts NYT story on contact with Elon Musk over release of Italian journalist

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed a media story that Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, has played a role in the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran.

President Pezeshkian says US should follow through on its promises

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need for the United States to demonstrate that it will act on its statements regarding potential negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Iran ready for talks with second Trump administration, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is fundamentally ready to engage in dialogue with the second administration of incoming US president Donald Trump.

Top Iranian official advocates for direct talks with the US

Ali Abdolalizadeh, the head of Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian's election campaign and the president's representative in maritime economy, has called for direct talks with the United States.

Former Iranian diplomat urges discreet contact with Trump’s team

A former Iranian diplomat has suggested that Iran should establish discreet communication channels with incoming US President Donald Trump's team to reach a suitable arrangement.

Iranian Interests Section in US offers consular services to California fire victims

Following the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles, California, the Islamic Republic of Iran Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has extended its condolences to the affected Iranians and announced its readiness to provide special consular services.

Iranian Army Cmdr.: All US interests within our reach

Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari has said that all the interests of the US are within Iran’s reach.

Iranian vice president expresses sympathy over California wildfire

Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, in a message on Saturday, expressed his sympathy to the victims of the raging wildfires in California.

Former minister suggests Iranian gov’t express sympathy for Los Angeles fire victims

Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the former minister of communications, has proposed that the Iranian government extend its sympathies to those affected by the Los Angeles fire in the US.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US often miscalculates on Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that that US have often miscalculated regarding Iran over the past few decades.

Iran Must engage with the U.S. for sanctions relief, says political analyst

Nasser Imani, an Iranian principlist political analyst, emphasized the necessity for Iran to negotiate with the United States to address sanctions effectively.

Iran strongly condemns terror attack in US

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in the US city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people.

Iranian journalist castigates advocates of negotiations with US

Hossein Shariatmadari, the managing director of Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized Iranian officials advocating for negotiations with the US, saying they are either foolish or hand in glove with Americans.

Biden considered attack on Iranian nuclear facilities: Axios

US President Joe Biden held a high-level meeting several weeks ago to discuss potential military action against Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple sources cited by Axios.

Iran says ready for talks with world powers, never left negotiating table

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness for talks in a fair manner with world powers on the removal of sanctions.

US sanctions IRGC entity over ‘election interference’

The United States has imposed sanctions on an entity it claims is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) over its "interference in the 2024 US presidential elections".

Former Iranian minister: Occupation of US embassy, turned the world against us

Isa Kalantari, a former Iranian minister of agriculture, has made a scathing statement criticizing Iran's foreign policy since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Deputy FM raps US for holding Iranians hostage

A deputy Iranian foreign minister has criticized Washington for taking Iranian nationals hostage under the pretext of violating "illegitimate sanctions," following the arrest of two Iranians in the US and Italy.

Two Iranians arrested abroad for alleged involvement in equipping drones used against US forces

Iranian nationals Mohammad Abedini and Mehdi Mohammad Sadeghi have been arrested in Milan and Massachusetts respectively on charges of aiding in the equipping of drones used in an attack on American soldiers, an allegation that Iran strongly denies.

Iran FM: US, Zionists Seek Disintegration of Islamic States

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said the US and the Zionist regime has been seeking the long-term plot to weaken and disintegrate major Islamic countries so the occupying regime would dominate the region.

US admits efforts to change regime in Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly admitted that over the past two decades Washington had conducted experiments seeking regime change in Iran. The endeavours to topple the government in Tehran, however, have resulted in failure, he confirmed.

US imposes sanctions on several individuals, entities over links to Iranian military

The United States has announced new sanctions on Iranian and non-Iranian individuals and entities that it claims have been linked to the country's military programs to design and develop weapons and military equipment.

Trump considering ex-intelligence chief as special envoy for Iran

United States President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, as a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with the transition plans.

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