Iran-US Talks

Egypt urges diplomacy in calls with Iran FM, US envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Egypt’s foreign minister held separate phone calls with Iran’s foreign minister and the US special envoy, stressing the importance of diplomacy and creating conditions to resume Iran-US dialogue amid rising regional tensions.

Witkoff claims US contacted Iran by Trump's order

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Steve Witkoff, the Special Envoy of the US President, expressed a hope for a diplomatic resolution of issues with Iran while making claims about direct contact, continuing Washington's contradictory approach toward Tehran.

Iran envoy to Egypt:

Arab mediators trying to prevent Tehran-Washington tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The head of interests section of Iran in Egypt, Mojtaba Ferdowsi, says that the efforts exerted by the Arab mediators between Iran and the United States would continue to prevent any escalation of tension.

China calls on Iran to exercise restraint amid US tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Amid escalated tensions between Iran and US, China has called for restraint on the part of Tehran and as well as dialogue.

Trump says plans underway for meeting with Iran officials

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump expressed his readiness to negotiate with iran on the nuclear issue and argued that it would be planning to hold a meeting with iranian officials .

No conditions currently in place for talks with US: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ruled out the possibility of renewed Tehran-Washington talks in the current circumstances.

Netanyahu trying to block any US-Iran talks: Report

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Netanyahu has reportedly sought throughout his recent visit to the United States to derail a proposal backed by Donald Trump’s envoy aimed at reviving negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Qatar says to throw its weight behind Tehran-Washington talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari has said that Doha is in contact with Iran and the US and supports any dialogue aimed at preventing further escalation.

Foreign Ministry:

Any future talks with US must be based on diplomatic norms

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has emphasized that any future negotiations with the United States must adhere to established diplomatic norms, amid ongoing reports of Iraqi efforts to facilitate a round of talks in Baghdad.

Report;

Iraq says it is preparing to host Iran-US Talks in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani reportedly said his country is making efforts to arrange a bilateral meeting between Iran and the United States in Baghdad to resume dialogue.

Iran FM to US:

‘Try honest diplomacy’ instead of ‘deceiving the world’

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, saying her recent offer of talks with Iran reflect that Washington's policy remains rooted in coercion.

Iran prepared for all scenarios: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says psychological warfare targeting Iranian society is part of a broader conflict but has failed to achieve its objectives, adding that Tehran is prepared for all scenarios.

Araghchi:

Armed Forces ready to defend Iran under any circumstances

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country under any circumstances, stressing that Tehran prefers diplomacy over war but will not ignore possible threats.

Kharrazi:

Trump must know peace cannot be made by force

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Kamal Kharrazi, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says Iran has always looked for negotiations, telling the US President Donald Trump that peace cannot be made by force.

Iran's deputy FM:

Any talks with US to be ‘armed negotiations’

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh warned that any potential talks with the US would not be neutral, but rather “armed negotiations,” emphasizing Tehran’s distrust and readiness to counter possible US deception.

Iran seeks peace, but will not bow to coercion: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his country seeks peace, but will not give in to bullying, stressing that Tehran will not abandon its nuclear program.

Possible talks with US to only address nuclear file

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will engage in no negotiations with Washington beyond the nuclear issue, reaffirming Iran’s clear stance on missile and regional matters.

Iran rejects receiving any official message via Oman

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said no official message has been conveyed to Iran through Omani channels.

Araghchi says;

Not too late for Trump to reverse course

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the justification for recent Israeli and US strikes on Iran has collapsed, urging President Donald Trump to rein in Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reverse course.

Iran not received any message from United States

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran has not received any message from the United States regarding the resumption of nuclear negotiations.

Iran does not trust US after 12-day aggression: FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there's no basis for trusting Washington after 12-Day US-Israeli aggression, adding that US's making of excessive demands bars the resumption of talks.

Iran has no trust in securing interests through talk with US

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s intelligence minister says that Tehran is utterly distrustful of being able to secure the country’s national interests through talks with the United States.

12-day imposed war bears testimony to enemy lies: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Army commander says that while the enemy seeks to blame the Islamic Republic of Iran for its eight years of Iraqi-imposed war and the oppressive sanctions, the recent 12-day imposed war showed the truth.

Iran reacts to Turkey move following snapback activation

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry called Turkey’s recent issuance of an enforcement notice for revoked UN Security Council resolutions unnecessary and legally invalid.

Araghchi:

Direct, indirect message exchanges proved talks with US futile

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that during his intensive trip to US, Tehran exchanged messages with Washington both directly and indirectly; however, the process proved talks with the US are futile, as Leader said.

Iran lashes out at US over false terrorism claims

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the United States for the false accusations against Tehran and unlawful aggression targeting the country’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

"Americans only pay lip service to talks": Larijani

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani says that Iran has not closed the pathway towards talks with the US, blaming Washington for not starting the talks by bringing up controversial issues.