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Ahead of nuclear talks, Germany calls for a ‘diplomatic solution’ between Iran and US

Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei (AP file photo)Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei (AP file photo) Longtime adversaries Iran and the US are set to hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme this Saturday, in which Germany has urged for a “diplomatic solution”. In a conference on Friday, German foreign ministry spokesman Christian Wagner stressed the need […]

Quds force commander claims US and Israel ‘powerless in practice’ against Iran and allies: Report

Image used for representative purposes The commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, asserted on Thursday that the United States and Israel are “powerless in practice” against Iran and its regional allies, despite their tough rhetoric. “They cannot even comprehend why our missiles accurately hit their targets. This is our strength,” Qa’ani said, […]

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiations approach | World News

Iran and the United States will hold talks in the sultanate of Oman on Saturday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. President Donald Trump insists they’ll be direct negotiations. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he’ll be speaking indirectly through a mediator to US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. […]

‘It’s meaningless’: Iran top diplomat rules out direct negotiations with US

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (AP file photo) Tehran on Sunday ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations with Washington, days after US President Donald Trump said he was open to speaking with Iranian leaders without intermediaries. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the offer as “meaningless,” citing continued US threats and what he called […]

‘US will receive a blow’: Iran warns of ‘strong’ response if attacked

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday that the United States will face a “strong blow” if it acts on President Donald Trump’s threats of “possible bombing,” if Iran fails to agree to a new nuclear deal with Washington.“They threaten to do mischief,” Khamenei said in a live speech, referring to US threats. […]

Watch: Iran unveils massive underground ‘missile city’ as regional tensions mount

Iran last week revealed an extensive underground missile facility, showcasing some of its most powerful weapons in what appears to be a direct message to Israel and the United States. Iranian state media aired footage of Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head […]

Missiles armed? Iran readies for possible strike amid Donald Trump’s ‘bombing’ threat: Report

Iran has prepared its missile arsenal to strike US-related positions in response to US President Donald Trump’s threats of military action if Tehran does not agree to a new nuclear deal, The Tehran Times reported.A significant number of these missiles are stationed in underground facilities designed to withstand airstrikes, according to the report. Poll Should […]

Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Iranian president Pezeshkian rejects direct talks with US, says ‘path for indirect negotiations remains open’

File photo: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (Picture credit: AP) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Sunday that Tehran had rejected a proposal for direct negotiations from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s advancing nuclear program. This marks the first official acknowledgment of Iran’s response to Trump’s outreach and signals a continuation of tensions between the […]

‘Not to negotiate directly’: Iran responds to Trump’s nuclear talks proposal

Iran on Thursday responded to US President Donald Trump who called for renewed nuclear negotiations and cautioned of potential military action if Tehran decline.Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the response was conveyed through Oman, a nation which has historically mediated between the two countries.“This official response includes a letter in which our position […]

Iran says open to indirect nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday it was open to indirect talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump had demanded negotiations for a new nuclear deal.“The way is open for indirect negotiations,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, dismissing the prospect of direct talks “until there is a change in the other side’s approach towards […]