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Al Manar
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Path to Agreement Goes through Negotiating Table, Not through Media: Iran FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in reaction to some media speculations that an agreement was between Tehran and Washington in a post on his X account wrote 'media is speculating about an imminent Iran-U.S. deal. Not sure if we are there yet.' The Foreign Minister pointed out that Iran is sincere about a diplomatic solution that will serve the interests of all sides, adding, 'But getting there requires an agreement that will fully terminate all sanctions and uphold Iran's nuclear rights—including enrichment.' Araghchi reiterated that path to a deal goes through the negotiating table and not the media. 'As for the latest fake news against Iran-U.S. diplomacy: using Iran to attack American critics is low, even for Israel,' the Foreign Minister said. The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, during the latest round, that the talks between Iran and the U.S. were taking place in a professional environment.
Saudi Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
FM Araghchi: Iran won't allow any disruption in relations with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that relations with Saudi Arabia have become a matter of significant concern in light of recent developments, reported. He emphasized that Tehran is keen on maintaining bilateral relations and ensuring that the Hajj season is not affected. Araghchi emphasized that Iran will continue its fraternal relations with Saudi Arabia and will not allow any disruption to them. "The issue of relations with Saudi Arabia is receiving critical attention due to the recent developments. I am in contact with our friends in the mission of the Supreme Leader as well as with the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, to ensure that there is no disruption to the process of sending Iranian pilgrims or Hajj-related arrangements," he said. "We are completely serious about relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The neighborhood policy we initiated some time ago is a very important policy, and Saudi Arabia occupies a very important position in this policy," he added. It is noteworthy that the visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Iran and meeting top Iranian leaders last month was instrumental in further improving the bilateral relations between the two countries. During his official visit to the Iranian capital, the Saudi minister met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
3 Indians missing after travelling to Iran, embassy ‘strongly takes up matter' with Tehran
Embassy officials are also keeping the families informed of the efforts being undertaken to trace the missing citizens. This is the second case of Indians going missing in Iran following their arrival in the West Asian nation in the last year. 'Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities, and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured,' the Embassy of India said in a statement posted on X. New Delhi: Three Indian citizens have gone missing after travelling to Iran, the Embassy of India in Tehran confirmed Wednesday. The matter has been taken up with the Iranian authorities. Earlier in January, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that three businesspersons from India who had arrived in Iran last December, had gone missing there. At the time, India had raised the issue with both the Iranian ministry of foreign affairs and the embassy of Iran in New Delhi. With regards to the current case, an individual in the embassy who was familiar with the matter told ThePrint that it is 'currently being followed up by the relevant authorities'. 'What is surprising is why the Indian embassy in Tehran has chosen to publicise this issue through the media,' this individual said. The details of the three citizens have not been made public yet, and the MEA has yet to comment on the issue. However, according to an NDTV report, the three Indians are all from the state of Punjab. The report adds that three Indians arrived in Iran on 1 May, and have since been allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom. The three were said to have travelled to Iran, with the end destination being Australia, via the Dubai-Iran route. Family members have informed NDTV that they have since received calls for ransom from the alleged kidnappers. The family reportedly received calls till 11 May, following which there have been none. An agent reportedly involved in sending the three Indians to Iran has since been absconding. ThePrint has yet to independently verify these claims. (Edited by Gitanjali Das) Also Read: Iran's Araghchi present, Jaishankar says attack by Pakistan will be 'met with very firm response'
Al Manar
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
No Talks with Europeans If They Insist on Zero Enrichment: Iran FM
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed his country's firm stance on its uranium enrichment program, saying that if Europeans insist on a 'zero enrichment' position, further negotiations on the nuclear issue will be impossible. 'They need to clarify their own responsibilities. We are not joking with anyone when it comes to enrichment,' Araghchi said on Wednesday. Elaborating on his latest message posted on X, Araghchi explained that his remarks were a direct response to a British official's statement regarding 'zero enrichment' by Iran. He pointed out that Iran has maintained talks with European nations, but if their position on zero enrichment remains unchanged, negotiations will cease. The remarks came after British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson said during a speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C. that 'Britain strongly supports [U.S.] President [Donald Trump]'s initiative in negotiating away these enrichment and related facilities in Iran.'
Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Iran Issues Optimistic Statement After US Nuclear Talks
The Iranian Foreign Minister expressed optimism that the US and Iran could reach an agreement over his country's nuclear energy program. Italy hosted the talks with the Omani mediator issuing a less optimistic statement following the talks. 'This round was one of the most professional stages of negotiations we have ever experienced. In this meeting, the positions and principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the negotiation process were once again presented with complete transparency,' Abbas Araghchi said. He continued, 'Although we have not yet reached the final agreement stage, the atmosphere prevailing in today's negotiations, especially given the proposals made by Oman to remove obstacles, has strengthened the possibility of achieving progress.' The optimistic statement followed multiple Iranian officials stating that Tehran would not give up its nuclear enrichment program. Several US officials have said that Washington will not reach a new deal with Tehran unless the Islamic Republic dismantles its enrichment program. Donald Trump's Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, who is leading the US talks with Iran, said Sunday that Washington would not allow Tehran to keep any enrichment capabilities. 'We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even one percent of an enrichment capability,' he said. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded last Tuesday, calling Witkoff's remarks 'utter nonsense.' 'For them to say, 'we won't allow uranium enrichment,' is utter nonsense,' he explained. Before the talks on Friday morning, Araghchi wrote on X that demanding Iran dismantle its nuclear enrichment program was a red line. 'Figuring out the path to a deal is not rocket science. Zero nuclear weapons = we DO have a deal. Zero enrichment = we do NOT have a deal. Time to decide…' While Araghchi's remarks following the meeting were positive, the Omani mediator's statement was notably less positive. 'The fifth round of Iran-US talks have concluded today in Rome with some but not conclusive progress. We hope to clarify the remaining issues in the coming days, to allow us to proceed towards the common goal of reaching a sustainable and honorable agreement,' Muscat said. Also read: Iran Tells US 'Time To Decide' During 5th Round Of Nuclear Talks In Rome
