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Iranian Foreign Minister:

'If the US has the necessary will, an agreement can be reached'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shed light on the upcoming talks between him and the US and made clear that he rejects the plan supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

'If the US has the necessary will, an agreement can be reached'

'Ball is in America's court'

Iranian FM confirms indirect Iran–US nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stresses that the upcoming nuclear talks with the US in Oman will be indirect, contradicting President Trump's claim of a direct meeting.

Iranian FM confirms indirect Iran–US nuclear talks

Iran insists:

Upcoming talks with the US will be indirect

Iran dismisses President Trump’s claim of direct nuclear talks, calling it a psychological tactic. Iranian officials say the planned meeting in Oman will be indirect, with diplomats relaying messages. Iran may consider direct talks later if progress is made.

Upcoming talks with the US will be indirect

Iran: US can only dream of a nuclear deal like Libya

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirms that no direct negotiations have occurred between Tehran and Washington following US outreach, dismisses any possibility of a Libya-style nuclear agreement with the US.

Iran: US can only dream of a nuclear deal like Libya

Iran threatens Middle Eastern countries over potential US strikes

Iranian official says regime has warned Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey and Bahrain that there will be "severe consequences" if their airspace is used for an American attack on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran threatens Middle Eastern countries over potential US strikes

Trump signals Iran may seek direct talks on nuclear deal

President Trump suggests Iran now wants direct nuclear talks with the US, despite previously rejecting his offer.

Trump signals Iran may seek direct talks on nuclear deal

French FM:

Clash with Iran 'almost inevitable' if nuclear talks collapse

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warns that a military confrontation with Iran is "almost inevitable" if negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program fail. His remarks follow a high-level meeting on Iran chaired by President Macron.

Clash with Iran 'almost inevitable' if nuclear talks collapse

Amid Western pressure

Russia and Iran confer on nuclear talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses his country's nuclear program with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov. The conversation follows Trump's threats of "bombing" if Iran fails to agree to a deal.

Russia and Iran confer on nuclear talks

Iran complains to UN:

'Trump's threats are reckless and belligerent'

Iran complains to UN Security Council after Trump threatened the Islamic Republic with bombings and tariffs if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal.

'Trump's threats are reckless and belligerent'

Khamenei's advisor:

'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or Israel, despite a religious edict banning them.

'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'

Trump warns:

Tariffs on Iran will be imposed 'in weeks' if no deal reached

US President says he would consider imposing secondary tariffs on Iran should the Islamic Republic fail to agree to a deal on its nuclear program. "I can't imagine them doing anything else but making a deal. The alternative is not going to be pretty, and I do not prefer that."

Tariffs on Iran will be imposed 'in weeks' if no deal reached

Iran warns US:

'Our missiles are poised for launch'

After Trump threatens Iran with "bombings" if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal, state-controlled Iranian newspaper Tehran Times posts on X that Iran's missiles are loaded onto launchers and are ready for launch.

'Our missiles are poised for launch'

Trump warns:

'Bad things' will happen to Iran without a deal

US President says his preference is to work out a deal with Iran on its nuclear program, "but if we don't work it out, bad, bad things are going to happen to Iran".

'Bad things' will happen to Iran without a deal

Via Oman:

Iran sends response to Trump on nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country sent a response via Oman to Trump's letter calling for new nuclear deal: Our policy is still to not engage in direct negotiations, but indirect negotiations can continue.

Iran sends response to Trump on nuclear talks

No direct negotiations

Iran open to indirect talks with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says door is open for indirect negotiations with the US, but stresses "there is no chance for direct talks until there is a change in the other side's approach."

Iran open to indirect talks with US

US National Security Adviser:

'Iran has to give up its nuclear program'

White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the Trump administration seeks the "full dismantlement" of Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

'Iran has to give up its nuclear program'

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US amid continued pressure

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi clarifies that negotiations with the United States are not possible unless Washington changes its approach.

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US amid continued pressure

Iran:

'We're carefully assessing Trump's letter'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says his country is assessing letter from Trump which urged Tehran to engage in negotiations for a new nuclear agreement: There is an opportunity behind every menace.

'We're carefully assessing Trump's letter'

Report:

Trump gave Iran 2-month ultimatum for new nuclear deal

US President's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader reportedly included an ultimatum setting a deadline for it to reach a new nuclear deal.

Trump gave Iran 2-month ultimatum for new nuclear deal

Iran reaffirms commitment to cooperation with nuclear watchdog

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister says Tehran remains "committed" to cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran reaffirms commitment to cooperation with nuclear watchdog

Iran summons European envoys over UN nuclear meeting

Iran summons diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to protest UN Security Council meeting on Tehran's nuclear program, which Iran says is "provocative and political".

Iran summons European envoys over UN nuclear meeting

Iran’s President to Trump:

'No negotiations, do whatever the hell you want'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country will not negotiate with the United States under pressure, delivers a blunt message to Trump: Do whatever the hell you want.

'No negotiations, do whatever the hell you want'

Security Council to hold meeting on Iran’s nuclear expansion

United Nations Security Council to convene behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s increasing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, in a discussion called by six of the council’s 15 member states.

Security Council to hold meeting on Iran’s nuclear expansion

Iran open to talks on nukes - but only on militarization

Iran signals it may be open to negotiations with the United States, but not if discussions deal with dismantlement of its nuclear program.

Iran open to talks on nukes - but only on militarization

Qatar warns of catastrophe if Iran's nuclear sites are attacked

Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani: An attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would leave the Gulf with no water, no fish, nothing.

Qatar warns of catastrophe if Iran's nuclear sites are attacked

White House to Khamenei

'We hope Iran puts its people and best interests ahead of terror'

White House responds to Iran’s Supreme Leader who rejected Trump’s call for negotiations on the country’s nuclear program.

'We hope Iran puts its people and best interests ahead of terror'

Khamenei on Trump's statement: We won't be bullied

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to US President Donald Trump's offer of negotiations or military action, saying some governments use negotiations to make new demands.

Khamenei on Trump's statement: We won't be bullied

US Treasury Secretary:

‘Making Iran broke again at heart of US sanctions strategy’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows that the US will shut down Iran’s oil sector and drone manufacturing capabilities.

‘Making Iran broke again at heart of US sanctions strategy’

Iran slams Sa’ar’s threats as ‘outrageous’

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's comments that a "military option" might be necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.

Iran slams Sa’ar’s threats as ‘outrageous’

IAEA report:

Iran ramping up production of near weapons-grade uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% has reached 274.8 kilograms, notes the accumulation "is of serious concern".

Iran ramping up production of near weapons-grade uranium

As US intensifies sanctions

Iran rules out direct nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rules out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States regarding Iran’s nuclear program: We will not negotiate under pressure, threat or sanctions.

Iran rules out direct nuclear talks

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran: US and Israel ‘cannot do a damn thing’ against us

Iran says US and Israeli threats against it are a blatant violation of international law: When it comes to a country like Iran, they cannot do a damn thing.

Iran: US and Israel ‘cannot do a damn thing’ against us

Mike Waltz:

Trump ‘dead serious’ about stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions

US National Security Advisor states that “all options are on the table” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump ‘dead serious’ about stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Report:

Saudi Arabia seeks to broker deal between Trump and Iran

CNN report: Saudi Arabia has expressed openness to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in the efforts to negotiate a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program.

Saudi Arabia seeks to broker deal between Trump and Iran

IAEA chief warns:

'Time is running out to curb Iran’s nuclear program'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns that time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program as the country continues accelerating its uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels.

'Time is running out to curb Iran’s nuclear program'

Report:

Israel plans strike Iran's nuke program, seeks regime change

CNN reports that US intelligence warned both Biden and Trump Administrations that Israel will likely seek to strike Iran's nuclear program this year.

Israel plans strike Iran's nuke program, seeks regime change

Iran’s President:

'Iran will rebuild its nuclear sites if attacked'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian unfazed by reports of possible strikes on his country’s nuclear facilities: If you strike a hundred of those we will build a thousand other ones.

'Iran will rebuild its nuclear sites if attacked'

'We won't bow to pressure'

Iranian President criticizes US dual approach

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticizes US policy towards Tehran, after Trump says he's interested in a deal with Iran.

Iranian President criticizes US dual approach

US intelligence reports:

Israel considering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Wall Street Journal report: US intelligence reports from both the Biden and Trump administrations conclude that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year.

Israel considering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

'Reckless and inflammatory'

Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment

Iran’s UN mission criticizes Trump's comments suggesting that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons could be achieved either through negotiations or military action.

Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment

Trump:

'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'

Trump reiterates his position that he would rather reach a deal with Iran on its nuclear program than have Israel attack Iran’s nuclear facilities: I think they're scared. I think Iran would love to make a deal.

'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'

Trump:

'I would like a deal done with Iran'

US President tells The New York Post he would rather reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program than "bomb the hell out of it".

'I would like a deal done with Iran'

Iran:

'We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's policy'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is open to negotiations with the United States but not under Trump’s “maximum pressure” strategy, claims doing so would "not be a negotiation but a form of surrender."

'We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's policy'

New intelligence reveals:

Iran pushing for a faster path to nuclear weapons

New US intelligence cited by The New York Times reveals that a covert team of Iranian scientists is exploring a faster but cruder method for developing nuclear weapons.

Iran pushing for a faster path to nuclear weapons

Iranian FM warns:

'We will react decisively if our nuclear facilities are attacked'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warns that an attack on his country's nuclear facilities could trigger an "all-out war in the region".

'We will react decisively if our nuclear facilities are attacked'

Iranian FM mocks Trump:

'Instead of relocating Gazans, take Israelis to Greenland'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ridicules Trump over his suggestion to relocate Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to countries such as Egypt and Jordan: Instead of Palestinians, take Israelis to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone.

'Instead of relocating Gazans, take Israelis to Greenland'

Trump:

'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'

US President stresses in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, suggests a deal with the Iranians can be reached: I want them to have a great country. They have great potential.

'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'

Trump:

Would be nice if Iran issues can be solved without Israeli strike

Trump stresses importance of implementing the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: If the deal doesn’t hold there will be a lot of problems.

Would be nice if Iran issues can be solved without Israeli strike

IAEA chief:

'Iran pressing the gas on uranium enrichment'

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says Iran is significantly ramping up its uranium enrichment efforts, approaching levels close to weapons-grade.

'Iran pressing the gas on uranium enrichment'

Iranian VP claims:

'We did not know about October 7'

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claims his country had no advance knowledge of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel: Tehran's allies in the region, including Hamas, have always worked for their own cause, even at our expense.

'We did not know about October 7'

Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

Iranian VP claims:

'Israel planted explosives in our centrifuge technology'

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of planting explosives in centrifuge technology purchased by Iran for its nuclear program. The timing of the alleged incident remains unclear.

'Israel planted explosives in our centrifuge technology'

Report:

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Financial Times:

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

The Financial Times released a report for the end of 2024 correcting several previous suppositions that proved incorrect.

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'2025 will be an important year for nuclear issue'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is preparing for what it anticipates will be a pivotal year for its nuclear issue in 2025, does not provide further details.

'2025 will be an important year for nuclear issue'

Tackling the Iranian Regime should be on top of Trump's Agenda

If Trump's upcoming second term is to be deemed a successful one four years from now, a lot of that success will be measured on how his administration will firmly deal with the Iranian regime. Opinion.

Tackling the Iranian Regime should be on top of Trump's Agenda

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

The real reason Iran wants nuclear weapons

Bernard Lewis warned the West, but are we incapable of understanding what makes Muslim states' bombs tick? Opinion.

The real reason Iran wants nuclear weapons