Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said negotiations with the United States have produced some progress, but both sides still remain far from reaching a final agreement to end the ongoing conflict and tensions. In a televised national address, he explained that discussions had moved forward on several matters, yet many major gaps and sensitive […]
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Iran defends nuclear rights as tensions rise over Hormuz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly defended his country’s nuclear rights and criticised US President Donald Trump for questioning Tehran’s ability to pursue civilian nuclear energy. Speaking at a press conference, Pezeshkian argued that no foreign leader has the authority to deny a nation its legitimate rights or restrict access to peaceful nuclear technology under international […]
Iran says progress made in Islamabad talks despite no final deal
Iran said progress was achieved during high-level negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, although officials emphasized that reaching a complete agreement during a single round of talks was never expected. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei explained that the complexity of the issues and the broader geopolitical situation required careful negotiations and multiple rounds […]
US plans for possible prolonged strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders military action, two US officials told Reuters, signalling a potentially broader conflict than previous confrontations between the adversaries. Read More: US boosts naval presence amid Iran tensions The contingency planning comes as Washington and Tehran attempt […]
Putin steps in: Russia offers to mediate Iran nuclear talks with the U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to help resolve the nuclear dispute between Iran and the United States. According to the Kremlin spokesperson, Russia maintains close ties with Iran and Putin is ready to play a role in negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. The offer came shortly after a phone call between Putin and U.S. […]
Iran set to reject US nuclear proposal, calls it a “non-starter” — Diplomat
Iran is preparing to dismiss the latest US offer aimed at resolving the long-standing nuclear dispute, describing it as a “non-starter” that ignores Tehran’s key demands and keeps the US firm on uranium enrichment restrictions. A senior Iranian diplomat close to the negotiation team told Reuters that Iran is drafting a negative response, which is […]
Trump’s bold threat: Bombing and tariffs await Iran if nuclear dispute continues
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran does not strike a deal over its nuclear program. Speaking in a recent interview with NBC News, Trump confirmed that US and Iranian officials were in discussions but withheld further details. He stressed that time was running […]