WASHINGTON: Iran foreign minister said on Saturday that the country’s supreme leader and senior leadership remained safe following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States (US), amid rising tensions in the region. Read More: Top Iranian leaders reportedly killed in strike Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was alive and […]
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Iran urges US to drop excessive demands in nuclear talks
Iran has warned that the United States US must avoid what it described as “excessive demands” if the two sides are to reach a nuclear agreement, signaling caution despite recent diplomatic progress. The remarks came after Oman-mediated talks aimed at easing tensions and preventing a potential military confrontation. Read More: US, Iran resume nuclear talks amid rising Middle East […]
Trump considers limited strike on Iran amid nuclear deal talks
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he is considering a limited strike on Iran while sending a major naval buildup to the Middle East, aiming to pressure Tehran to reach a nuclear deal. The announcement followed statements from Iranian officials indicating that a draft proposal for an agreement with Washington could be ready […]
Iran, US agree on principles but gaps remain in nuclear talks
Iran and the United States (US) have reportedly reached broad agreement on “guiding principles” in Geneva talks aimed at averting conflict over Tehran’s nuclear programme, though key gaps remain, officials said Tuesday. Read More: US and Iran begin tense nuclear talks in Geneva Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, described the discussions as “more constructive” than the previous round, noting that […]
Trump warns Iran of consequences in Geneva talks
President Donald Trump warned Iran of “serious consequences” if nuclear talks in Geneva fail, reiterating possible U.S. military action. He said he would participate indirectly in the negotiations starting Tuesday. The talks aim to curb Iran’s nuclear program, missile development, and regional influence. Speaking from Air Force One, Trump referenced previous U.S. strikes on Iran’s […]
Araghchi: Iran will not give up enrichment rights
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready for a “reassuring agreement” on uranium enrichment. He stressed that zero enrichment is not negotiable. Araghchi called negotiations the only way to resolve the nuclear issue and described talks with Washington as a “good start.” He emphasized that Iran’s missile program is not subject to negotiation […]
Oman calls Iran-US talks ‘very serious’
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called the ongoing Iran-US nuclear talks “very serious” on Friday. The indirect talks were mediated in Muscat to reduce tensions between the two nations. Both sides clarified their positions and identified areas for possible progress. Albusaidi posted on X that the discussions helped outline Iranian and American thinking. He said […]
China backs Iran, opposes unilateral pressure
China has reaffirmed support for Iran’s national interests and sovereignty. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned unilateral pressure on Tehran. China emphasized that Iran has the right to protect its security, dignity, and legitimate rights. The statement highlights China’s commitment to Iran amid growing tensions in the Middle East. Officials stressed peaceful diplomacy and adherence to […]
US issues urgent travel advisory for citizens in Iran amid rising tensions
WASHINGTON/MUSCAT: The United States (US) government on Friday issued an urgent travel advisory for its citizens in Iran, citing heightened security risks, road closures, public transport disruptions, and ongoing internet outages across the country. Trump sounds scared! The US has ordered its citizens to leave Iran immediately, issuing the highest level travel warning! Trump has […]
Iran rules out talks on missile programme, signals openness to nuclear dialogue
Iran has ruled out any negotiations over its missile and defence capabilities, while signalling conditional openness to resuming nuclear talks with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday following high-level discussions in Istanbul. Read More: Time running out for Iran, says Trump on nuclear deal “I want to state firmly that Iran’s defensive and […]