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Iran rules out speculations about interim deal with US
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has ruled out the speculation about an interim agreement between Tehran and Washington.
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Larijani reportedly heading to Oman for diplomatic talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – An Omani media figure has said that the top Iranian security official is expected to visit Muscat on Tuesday.
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Egypt intensifies diplomatic push to contain regional tension
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Amid ongoing regional uncertainty, Egypt’s top diplomat has contacted Iranian, Omani, and US officials, as well as the IAEA chief, to push for crisis management and diplomatic continuity.
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Pezeshkian:
Iran closely monitoring US actions, ready for any scenario
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is closely monitoring any movements by the United States and is prepared for any scenario that might happen.
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Third round of Iran-US talks set for Thursday in Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian and American delegations are set to hold the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday.
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Iran, Oman FMs discuss next round of nuclear talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – In a key regional diplomatic exchange, Iran’s top diplomat discussed preparations for the next round of nuclear talks with his Omani counterpart.
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Regional peace in focus as Iran, Iraq FMs hold talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The top diplomats of Iran and Iraq reviewed regional and international developments in a phone conversation that included updates on ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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Araghchi says to likely meet with Witkoff Thursday in Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister says diplomacy is the sole way to address concerns over Iran nuclear program, adding that he will likely meet with the US negotiator Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday.
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Witkoff:
Trump curious why Iran hasn’t capitulated under US pressure
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says President Donald Trump is “curious” as to why Iran has not yielded under mounting US threatening rhetoric.
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Araghchi, Grossi discuss Iran-US nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency held a phone conversation with Iran’s foreign minister to discuss recent developments related to indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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Ulyanov stresses political solution to Iran's nuclear file
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Russia, China, and Iran emphasize the importance of a political and diplomatic settlement of the issues around Tehran’s nuclear dossier, Russian envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, says.
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Iran, Qatar foreign ministers discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discussed regional and international developments in a phone call, emphasizing continued coordination to advance diplomatic efforts.
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Why have missiles become an eternal red line for Iran?
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – In an anarchic world where the states have to rely on their own capabilities for their defense and national security, Iran can by no means abandon its defense missiles.
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Iran, Russia FMs discuss nuclear talks with US by phone
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear issue and the talks with Washington.
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Oil min. not rule out Iran-US coop. in oil, gas sectors
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that cooperation between Tehran and Washington in the oil and gas sector is possible in light of the ongoing nuclear negotiations.
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Araghchi, Saudi FM discuss Iran-US talks on nuclear issue
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan late on Wednesday to discuss the latest trend of Iran-US talks on nuclear issues.
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Does Geneva talks open a new horizon in nuclear diplomacy?
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The second round of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva concluded with both sides reaching a general understanding on key principles—an outcome that opens the door to drafting a possible agreement.
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By: Mohsen Pakaein
A decisive response to the external threat
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The response of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was clear: An army, even the largest, can be hit, and any navy, even if it is formidable, is vulnerable to the right weapon.
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Iranian, Swiss top diplomats discuss nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – As the second round of indirect Iran–US nuclear negotiations proceeds in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Swisscounterpart Ignazio Cassis, outlining progress in the talks.
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Diplomacy on a cautious track
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second round of Iran-US negotiations, more than merely a technical meeting, is a political test to measure Washington’s willingness to move toward a balanced and sustainable agreement.
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Second round of Iran-US talks wraps up
GENEVA, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington ended in Geneva on Tuesday with negotiating teams leaving the site of the talks.
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Senior MP sheds more light on Iran-US talks in Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker said Geneva was chosen as the venue of the latest round of indirect Iran–US talks at the request of Oman, while warning that any US “bad faith” would draw a firm response from Tehran.
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New round of indirect Iran-US talks to begin in Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A new round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is set to begin in Geneva within hours, with Oman acting as mediator.
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By: Ranjan Solomon
US-Iran talks could pre-empt war based on mutual dignity
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – With the shadow of war still looming over the Middle East, the current diplomatic processes between Washington and Tehran have re-emerged as a last barrier against escalation.
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FM Araghchi holds talks with Omani FM before Tue. talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in Geneva on Monday ahead of the Oman-mediated talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for Tuesday.
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Ball of nuclear agreement with Iran in US court
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – As nuclear talks resume in Geneva, the central question is no longer whether Iran and the US can reach a deal, but whether Washington is prepared to demonstrate the political will required to restore trust.
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Senior diplomat:
Another war would be traumatic, bad for everybody
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has strongly warned against another war waged on Iran by the United States.
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Iran, Iraq foreign ministers discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation Saturday evening with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein as part of Tehran’s ongoing consultations with regional counterparts.
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IAEA chief says peaceful nuclear program Iran’s right
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency acknowledged that Iran has the right to pursue peaceful nuclear capabilities.
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Second round of US-Iran talks set for Tuesday in Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The United States and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, according to media reports.