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Iran Ready for 'Fair' Talks with US but Not on Defence Capabilities
Iran demands fair negotiations without defense discussions and remains ready for talks or conflict amid rising regional tensions, its chief diplomat said.
- On Jan 30, Iran's chief diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Iran is ready to resume talks with the United States if they are fair and exclude Iran's defence capabilities, adding no talks are currently arranged.
- In recent weeks, US-Iran tensions rose after a bloody crackdown on protests inside Iran, and U.S. moves including a carrier strike group intensified diplomatic friction over missile programme curbs.
- Warning that a strike would escalate, Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready for negotiations or warfare and warned a U.S. attack could exceed a bilateral war, accusing Israel of encouraging U.S. action.
- Regional allies including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have emphasised reducing tensions, while Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President, offered Ankara as a facilitator and Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, pledged on Jan 29 to keep channels open with Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy.
- Brent crude rose almost 7% to more than $70 a barrel, reflecting war fears, as a U.S. Navy destroyer docked at Eilat, Israel, while President Donald Trump reviewed options without deciding on strikes.
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The regime in Tehran is open to talks with the US, excludes concrete meetings for the time being and also emphasizes its military strength. New activities at nuclear sites are exacerbating tensions in the region.
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Abbas Arakchi, said that Iran's defence and mission capacities — and Iranian missions — will never be subject to any negotiation.
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left5Leaning Right8Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Right
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Right
54% Right
L 33%
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