‘Better understanding’ reached in second round of US-Iran talks

The "relatively positive atmosphere" of the latest round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Rome led Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to state that progress has been made on the "principles and objectives of a possible deal."

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Iran, US to hold second round of nuclear talks in Rome

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down on Italian soil on Saturday ahead of the weekend's second session of nuclear negotiations with the US, with the Iranian side expressing hopes that their American counterparts will approach the talks with “seriousness and genuine will” amid criticism of fluctuating US negotiation posititions.

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Iran unnerved by 'shifting' US approach to nuclear talks

An apparent fluctuation in demands by US authorities ahead of the second round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington has drawn criticism from Iranian authorities and commentators, adding uncertainty to the outcomes of the already fragile diplomatic engagement.

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Iran 'not far' from producing nuclear weapon: UN nuclear watchdog chief

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has warned that Tehran has the "pieces" of the nuclear puzzle and "could eventually put them together" as he urged the Iranian government to be transparent in the verification process carried out by nuclear inspectors.

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IRGC official says Tehran’s military capabilities ‘red lines’, not part of talks with US

A spokesperson for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) insisted that discussions regarding Tehran's non-nuclear military capabilities were off the table in ongoing negotiations with the US, emphatically defending Iran's right to defend itself with conventional military arms.

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Iran won't relent on sanctions relief in talks with US, says VP

Iran's First VP Mohammad Reza Aref declared that the country will not back down on sanctions removal in talks with the US, emphasizing it as a fundamental right. Despite positive reports from the Muscat meeting, however, Iranian hardliners remain skeptical about a fruitful deal.

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Iraq welcomes nuclear talks between US, Iran

Iraq's foreign ministry expressed its support for the opening of negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Saturday, expressing hope that "these discussions will yield favorable outcomes soon."

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Tensions, threats, hopes: What's at stake in upcoming US-Iran talks?

With talks between Washington and Tehran set to commence on Saturday, this deep dive analyzes what can be expected from the new dialogue and what its implications may be for the region.

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Iran 'not after nuclear bombs,' open to US investment: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country welcomes US investment but stressed—ahead of US-Iran talks in Oman—that Tehran won't trade away its nuclear achievements or tolerate foreign aggression.

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