'Great': US envoy answers Iran's top diplomat in cryptic, deleted post
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff reacted "great" on Wednesday to a spirited statement by Iran's foreign minister on X before swiftly deleting the post.
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Russia says US threats on Iran nuclear sites 'illegal and unacceptable'
Moscow has rejected as illegal US threats against Iran's nuclear infrastructure, the Russian foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as tensions between Washington and Tehran have ramped up in recent weeks.
Trump weighing indirect Iran talks amid military buildup - Axios
The White House is seriously considering an Iranian proposal for indirect nuclear talks, even as the US military significantly increases its presence in the Middle East, according to two US officials who spoke to Axios.
Republican lawmakers push for harsher stance on Iran
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday urged a tougher line on Washington's Mideast adversary Tehran and outlined plans for new legislation targeting the Islamic Republic as tensions have soared in recent days.
Tehran, Washington raise stakes with fresh wave of threats
Tehran and Washington have taken their exchange of threats to a new level, with the US president raising the prospect of bombing Iran and Tehran not only vowing to retaliate but also threatening to build nuclear weapons.
Russia slams Trump’s threat to bomb Iran, China calls for diplomacy
Russia has warned against strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure as China called for diplomatic efforts after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country if Tehran did not come to an agreement over its nuclear program.
Iranian lawmaker calls for atomic bomb, citing North Korea security model
A member of the Iranian parliament's presiding board has publicly advocated for Iran to develop and test an atomic bomb, arguing it would bring security to the nation similar to that of North Korea.
Iran files complaint to UN over Trump bomb threats
Iran has formally lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council over US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb the country.
Attack will push Iran toward nuclear weapons, Khamenei advisor says
An attack threatened by US president Donald Trump would push Iran toward acquiring nuclear weapons to ensure its defense, a veteran nuclear negotiator and advisor to the Supreme Leader said on Monday.
Iran summons Swiss envoy after Trump bombing threat
Iran summoned the Swiss envoy in Tehran on Monday to deliver a formal warning following US President Donald Trump’s threat of bombing Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached, according to state media.
Trump warns Iran of ‘bombing like never seen before’ if no deal reached
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of bombing Iran if Tehran fails to reach a deal over its nuclear program.
Iranian politician says Trump unlikely to accept indirect talks
While Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has repeatedly emphasized that Tehran is committed to holding indirect talks with Washington, a prominent politician in Tehran argues that President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept such negotiations.
Tehran rejects Trump's demands on missiles and allies - New Arab
Iran’s formal response to US President Donald Trump’s recent letter reaffirms longstanding positions: no negotiations on its ballistic missile program or regional allies, and no nuclear talks beyond the framework of the 2015 nuclear deal, The New Arab reported Saturday.
Trump warns of ‘bad, bad things’ for Iran if nuclear deal not reached
US president Donald Trump warned Iran on Friday that “bad, bad things” would happen if Tehran did not agree to a nuclear deal, a day after Iran declined to have direct talks under his stepped-up sanctions.
Canadian opposition chief rules out talks with Tehran 'liars'
Canada’s main opposition leader Pierre Poilievre ruled out ever negotiating with Tehran, telling Iran International that the Islamic Republic cannot be trusted.
Iran Parliament speaker: US using nuclear talks to disarm Tehran
Iran’s parliament speaker on Friday accused the US of using nuclear talks to pressure Tehran into relinquishing its defense capabilities, amid tensions over a recent letter from President Donald Trump demanding missile restrictions.
Tehran open to nuclear talks but not on missiles or Shi'ite groups
Iran's ambassador to Iraq said on Thursday Tehran would negotiate with Washington only over its nuclear file if its rights were respected but said its ballistic missiles and dismantling Shi'ite militias were not up for discussion.
Responding to Trump letter, Iran says open to mediation
Iran officially responded to a letter from US President Donald Trump to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Wednesday seeking a nuclear deal, saying his stepped-up sanctions made direct talks impossible but expressing openness to third-party mediation.
Russia moves to ratify comprehensive treaty with Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally submitted the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran to the State Duma for ratification, a significant step in the deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran.
Khamenei advisor says Iran is open to indirect talks with US
Iran has not closed the door to dialogue with the US, a senior advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Thursday, though said the pressure being placed on Tehran amounts to what he called psychological warfare.
Tehran accuses EU's Kallas of reckless diplomacy
Iran branded comments by European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as reckless after she described the Islamic Republic as a serious threat during a visit to Israel earlier this week, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
US-Iran nuclear diplomacy remains stuck in old patterns
The back-and-forth between Iranian and US leaders over Tehran’s nuclear program and the prospect of negotiations has changed little since at least 2016.