Iran-US Talks

Iran says proposed deal not finalized amid US backtracking

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Tehran says it remains steadfast on its principled redlines as authorities review a proposed understanding, firmly rejecting speculation a final deal has been reached despite Washington backtracking on recent military threats.

Ghalibaf:

Iran prefers diplomacy while more fluent in other languages

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who heads Iranian negotiating team, says that Iran prefers diplomacy while adding that other means have proven to be more effective.

Netanyahu’s ‘life project’ for Iran has utterly ‘failed’

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Israeli author and columnist Gideon Levy says statements by far-right ministers urging Netanyahu to ignore the US and keep fighting alone in the Middle East is a recipe for disaster.

US bases, Zionist regime legitimate targets: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the attack on Beirut and the naval blockade have made Zionist regime and US bases and properties legitimate targets for Iranian armed forces.

Iran FM spox:

Talks with US stalled due to Washington contradictory stance

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has said t the ongoing negotiations with the United States remain stalled primarily because of Washington's "changing and contradictory" positions and constantly "moving the goal posts.”

Pakistan special letter for Iran Leader submitted to Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has delivered a special message from Islamabad to Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi intended for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran FM Araghchi meets with Pakistan interior min. in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with visiting Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran on Sunday.

Iranian officials united on negotiation proposals: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) –Emphasizing the unity of high-ranking officials of the country regarding the issue of negotiations, Islamic Republic of Iran has a certain strategy on the negotiations and all officials have pursued it in complete coordination.

Iran, Pakistan interior ministers hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on Saturday evening, saying he is in Iran once again to deliver a message to the Leader of Islamic Revolution.

Iran dismisses hostile remarks by Lebanon’s president Aoun

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran has chided Lebanese President Joseph Aoun for “selling out” those who stand beside him while remaining loyal to the enemies of Lebanon, after he criticized Iran’s “influence” in the Arab country.

Pakistan interior min. to visit Iran on Sat. for talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – An informed source has told that Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will travel to Tehran on Saturday in continuation of mediation of the Asian country on the Iran-US talks.

No uranium transfer without Iran’s approval

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s representative to the international organizations in Vienna, has stressed that any transfer of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles abroad would require Tehran’s approval.

Tasnim news agency:

Iran suspends exchange of messages with US over Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Local Iranian media have reported on Monday that the country's officials have decided to suspend talks with the United States in proteest over the Israeli regime's continued crimes in Lebanon and Gaza.

Iran FM Spox.:

Exchange of messages continues, no final conclusion reached

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The Spokesman of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the exchange of messages between Tehran and Washington is continuously underway and the two sides are yet to reach a final conclusion.

Exchange of messages continues: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that the exchange of messages with the United States to end the war is going on, but until the talks reach a conclusion, specuations should not be paid much attention to.

SNSC deputy secretary:

Iran’s frozen assets must be released unconditionally

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Bagheri has emphasized that the country’s frozen assets must be released unconditionally.

Pezeshkian and Sharif exchange Eid Adha greetings

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged Eid Adha greetings in a phone call on Wedensday, discussing the peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Strait of Hormuz ‘real guarantor’ of any nuclear deal

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is the ‘real guarantor’ of the any potential deal with the united States.

Highly-enriched uranium stockpiles not on agenda of talks

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – A senior Iranian official has said that highly-enriched uranium stockpiles is not a matter being discussed in the talks between Tehran and Washington.

Senior cleric warns against enemy's malicious goals in talks

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – The Imam of the Eid Adha prayers in Tehran warned against the enemy's malicious goals in the talks to end the war, saying that the enemy seeks Iran's surrender through negotiations.

Iran seeks dignified framework to end war, regional tensions

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to establish a “dignified framework” aimed at terminating ongoing war and regional tensions.

Iran says latest ceasefire violations prove US ‘ill-will’

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned in the strongest terms "flagrant and unjustified" ceasefire violations by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring decieve response to those violations.

China ready to play constructive role in Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Beijing has reaffirmed its willingness to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Ghalibaf’s Doha visit focused on releasing $12 frozen assets

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA)–.An informed source provided details on Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visit to Doha, saying the trip focused on efforts to secure release of $12 billion in Iran’s frozen funds at start of possible Iran-US talk.

Top security official says “There will be no retreat”

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) stressed Monday there is not talk of surrender or retreat and people need to preserve their national unity.

Mehr exclusive: Ghalibaf goes to Qatar to meet with Emir

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian negotiating team Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf left for Qatar on Monday afternoon for talks with the Emir, Mehr correspondent has learned.

Considerable progress has been made in Iran-US talks: Sharif

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that there has been considerable progress in Iran and the United States talks mediated by his country.

Ghalibaf, Araghchi arrive in Doha for talks on US-Iran deal

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Qatari capital of Doha on Monday for talks with Qatari officials on a potential US-Iran deal to end the conflict.

Iran ready to assure world on nuclear arms: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran's President Pezeshkian says Iran stands ready to reassure the world that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons or regional instability.

Hezbollah will keep its weapons: Qassem

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah movement says the movement will keep its weapons to prevent a genocide by the Israeli regime in Lebanon.