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Iran-US Relations

Zarif calls on US to abandon illusion of Iran’s unconditional surrender

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged the US to give up the notion of Iran’s unconditional surrender and move toward genuine dialogue.

Iran refutes start of negotiations with US

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected reports suggesting the start of talks between Tehran and Washington, stating that during the recent visit of Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the deputy foreign minister for political affairs, to Muscat, no message was conveyed from the United States to Iran.

Iran’s Leader: Dispute with US inherent, not tactical

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the differences between the Islamic Republic and the US are “inherent and fundamental,” stressing that cooperation with Washington will only be conceivable if the US ends its support for Israel and withdraws its military bases from the region.

Iran’s FM says Israel achieved none of its goals during 12-day war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stressed that Israel achieved none of its objectives in the 12-day war and warned that if they repeat that failed experiment, they will face the same results.

IRGC spokesman: “Enemy lacks capability for full-scale war”

The spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says that the enemy currently lacks the conditions and capability to start a full-scale war against Iran.

Security chief say Iran to engage in ‘genuine’ talks with US

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has stated that Tehran will only engage in “genuine” negotiations with Washington and will reject any pressure for “unconditional concessions.”

Iran confirms receiving messages on possible resumption of talks with US

Iran’s government has confirmed receiving diplomatic messages related to the possible resumption of negotiations with the United States, adding that details will be disclosed later.

Iran’s FM warns Israel of “heavy, irreparable” defeat in any new war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the Zionist regime, saying Iran is prepared for any contingency and that Israel would suffer a “heavy and irreparable” defeat in any future war.

Iran’s deputy FM says negotiations with pre-set results hold no value

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has stressed that any talk must yield “balanced” outcomes, warning that discussions based on predetermined conclusions are “meaningless.”

Iran vows to keep window of diplomacy open despite challenges

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering commitment to diplomatic engagement, noting that its channels for dialogue remain active even during challenging times.

Iranian deputy FM: Iran believes in diplomacy, but not in imposed talks

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takhte Ravanchi has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while stressing that Tehran rejects any form of imposed negotiation or unequal dialogue.

Araghchi: Iran ready for engagement If US abandons hegemonic attitude

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is open to interaction with the US if Washington abandons its hegemonic and domineering behavior toward Iran.

Iran says US must abandon its excessive demands, maximum pressure policy

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has stated that as long as the United States maintains its excessive demands and maximum pressure policy and continues to make unreasonable requests from Iran, Tehran will not return to the negotiating table.

IRGC commander warns of crushing response to any attack on Iran

The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Mohammad Pakpour, warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a response “stronger than the 12‑day Sacred Defense,” vowing to make the enemy “face hell.”

Iran says conditions not yet right for talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Beqaei said on Monday that conditions are not currently suitable for direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stressing that any talks would require mutual respect and recognition of each side’s rights and concerns.

Iran’s Leader slams US as “true terrorist”

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US as the true embodiment of terrorism”, saying Washington is full of hypocrisy for claiming to fight extremism while supporting deadly wars in Gaza and Iran.

Top Iranian lawmaker defends decision to skip Sharm el-Sheikh summit

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Iran made the right decision by not attending the recent Sharm el-Sheikh summit in Egypt, arguing that participation would have served no political or economic purpose.

Iran FM Rejects Trump’s Claim Being a Peacemaker

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi referring to US President Donald Trump’s support for the crimes of the Zionists, said it is hard to call someone a “president of peace” while they fuel endless wars and stand beside war criminals.

Iran’s former FM Zarif: Direct negotiations with US ‘only real solution’

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the only viable path to resolve Iran’s disputes with the US is through direct and genuine negotiations.

A country with 16 neighbors ‘cannot be easily sanctioned’: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Tehran is well capable of overcoming pressures and will never bow to force and bullying.

Iran: US largest producer of terrorism, greatest supporter of genocidal Zionist regime

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the US is the world's largest producer of terrorism and the supporter of the terrorist and genocidal Zionist regime, adding the Iranian people will never forgive or forget the brutal American crime of assassinating Martyr General Qassem Soleimani who played an unparalleled role in combating the Daesh terrorism manufactured by the US.

Iran’s Foreign Minister: I have had no contact with Witkoff

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has dismissed as false a Kuwaiti media report claiming that he had a phone conversation with Steve Witkoff, the US President’s special representative for Middle East affairs.

President Pezeshkian urges Swiss envoy to convey Iran’s peaceful nuclear intentions to US

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday called on Switzerland’s new ambassador to convey to US officials that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and remains committed to peaceful nuclear activities.

IRGC Commander-in-Chief: any enemy miscalculation in Strait of Hormuz to face decisive response

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any miscalculation by enemies in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, or Iran’s islands will be met with a decisive, immediate, crushing, and regret-inducing response from Iran.

Iran FM to Trump: With zero uranium enrichment, there won’t be any deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in response to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Iran’s nuclear program emphasized that persistence in miscalculated policies will yield no results and that the only path forward is through a “negotiated solution.”

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