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Iran FM says deal with US within reach if diplomacy given priority
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
His remarks come as fresh negotiations are set to take place later this week in Geneva amid rising regional tensions and heavy US military deployments in the Middle East.
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Iran armed forces warn of "more forceful and wider" response to threats
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Iran's Armed Forces warned of a stronger response to any threats ahead of the Islamic Revolution anniversary. Citing US and Israeli pressure, the military said Iran's resolve has only strengthened and urged public participation in February 11 rallies to show unity and resistance.
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Iran enters US nuclear talks "with open eyes", won't compromise on rights:
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is negotiating with the US "with open eyes" and will not compromise on its rights. Talks in Oman aim for a fair nuclear deal, with both sides stressing mutual respect and good faith.
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Iran boosts missile deterrence, warns of rapid response amid US talks
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Iran's top military commander stated the country has strengthened its deterrence by upgrading ballistic missiles and shifting to an offensive doctrine after last year's conflict. He warned of a rapid response to any aggression, even as Iran and the US prepare for new nuclear talks.
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Iran confirms nuclear talks with US in Muscat amid tense diplomacy
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that indirect nuclear talks with the US will begin in Muscat, Oman, on Friday morning at around 10 am, mediated by Oman and focused only on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran ready for talks based o
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Tehran is open to diplomacy based on mutual respect but will not negotiate under pressure. He cited past US-Israeli aggression, unrest linked to foreign interference, and stressed Iran's commitment to resistance while pursuing dialogue.
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Iran open to US talks if free of threats, says President Masoud Pezeshkian
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue talks with the US if conducted without threats. Tehran signalled conditional openness to dialogue amid rising tensions, rejecting limits on uranium enrichment and warning against military action.
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Iran brands European armies 'terrorist groups' after EU blacklists IRGC: P
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran will treat European armies as terrorist groups after the EU blacklisted the IRGC. He defended the IRGC's role in fighting terrorism and warned Europe of consequences, saying the move would only strengthen public support for the for
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Iran missiles pose "serious threat" to US bases, Gulf allies warn Washingt
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
US allies warn Iran's missiles still threaten American bases despite past strikes. Gulf states refuse support for any attack on Iran. Tehran says its capabilities remain intact, as tensions rise with US deployments, while leaders on both sides warn of regional war even amid tentative talks.
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Iranian official says "structural arrangements for negotiations are progre
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and a growing US military presence in the region, a senior Iranian official on Saturday (local time) said that preparations for negotiations with the US are moving forward, dismissing what he described as media-driven hype.
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US imposes sanctions on top Iranian officials after protest violence
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The US sanctioned Iran's interior minister and IRGC-linked figures over protest crackdowns, while the EU designated the IRGC a terrorist group. Israel welcomed the move, Iran condemned it, and new EU measures targeted officials, drone programmes and human rights abuses.
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"Far worse" strike threat: Trump presses Iran for nuclear deal; Tehran war
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "far worse" strike as tensions rose over nuclear talks. Iran vowed to respond "like never before." The US confirmed naval deployments and military drills, while Central Command coordinated with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.
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