Iran confirms nuclear talks with European powers Friday in Istanbul
"In response to the request of European countries, Iran has agreed to hold a new round of talks," said foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai, as quoted by state TV on Monday.
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Khamenei slams Western nuclear demands as 'pretext' amid Rising U.S.–Iran tensions
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Iran: We Do Not Trust Israel or the United States at All - Jordan News
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