Iran Open to Direct Nuclear Talks with US if Conditions Met
Iran expresses willingness to negotiate directly with the United States if conditions protect its interests, despite suspending talks after June strikes on nuclear sites.
- On Tuesday, Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said `Iran is ready for negotiations under equal conditions in order to safeguard its interests... we are even ready for direct talks` if conditions are suitable.
- Following military strikes in June, a sixth round of talks was suspended after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in Iran.
- Amid enrichment disputes, Tehran rejects U.S. demands, with Aref calling the zero enrichment scheme `a big joke`.
- Reacting to Pezeshkian's comments, Ghazanfari said on Monday that careless statements can have serious consequences for Iran.
- Following the June exchanges, Iran struck the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and Aref said Iran is willing to build trust but accuses Washington of `feigning sleep`.
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Iran Says Direct Nuclear Talks With US Possible Under Suitable Conditions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025. Photo: Iran’s Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS Iran could hold direct nuclear talks with the United States if conditions are suitable, first Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said on Tuesday, according to state media. But he said US demands for Tehran to drop uranium enrichment entirely were “a joke.” A sixth round of tal…
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