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Al Manar
5 days ago
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Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Meets Iranian FM Araghchi to Discuss Regional Developments
As part of his official visit to Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi met with Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Tuesday in the presence of Iran's Ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani. The meeting focused on regional dynamics and strengthening Iranian-Lebanese cooperation. During the talks, Araghchi reaffirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran's commitment to strengthening ties with Lebanon, emphasizing Tehran's continued support in political, economic, and social domains. He underscored that Iran's approach is rooted in mutual respect and enhanced cooperation between the two countries. Sheikh Qassem expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government, and the Iranian people for their unwavering support of Lebanon and its resistance movement. His Eminence also praised Iran's constructive regional role and its steadfast support for the Palestinian cause. Sheikh Qassem reiterated Hezbollah's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty, stability, and revival, stressing the party's ongoing efforts to end Israeli occupation and safeguard national independence. Earlier on Tuesday, Araghchi also held separate meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain Al-Tineh, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, where discussions centered on strengthening Iranian-Lebanese relations. FM Araghchi meets with Lebanese president The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who is visiting Beirut for diplomatic consultations with high-ranking Lebanese officials, met on Tuesday morning with Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun.… — Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) June 3, 2025 He also visited the shrine of Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, where he affirmed that the Resistance in Lebanon will grow stronger.
Al Manar
11-05-2025
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Iran–US Nuclear Talks in Muscat Conclude with Signs of Progress
The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive nuclear talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the discussions as 'difficult but useful,' saying they helped both sides better understand each other's positions and identify realistic paths to address key disputes. He added in a post on X that Oman would coordinate and announce the details of the next round. The fourth round of indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations is concluded; difficult but useful talks to better undetstand each other's positions and to find reasonable & realistic ways to address the differences. Next round will be coordinated and announced by Oman. — Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) May 11, 2025 Baghaei reiterated Iran's firm commitment to exercising its legal and undeniable right to peaceful nuclear energy under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), affirming Iran's full readiness to continue diplomatic engagement to demonstrate the civilian nature of its nuclear program. He also emphasized Iran's goal of lifting what he called 'illegal and inhumane sanctions' that have long impacted the Iranian people. Earlier, Baghaei confirmed that indirect talks remain ongoing through message exchanges, mediated by Oman's foreign minister. Direct and Indirect Channels in Play According to Axios, senior US official Steve Witkoff engaged in both direct and indirect discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The US official expressed optimism, stating there was agreement to continue working on technical elements and that both sides are hopeful about upcoming meetings. 'We are encouraged by today's outcome and look forward to our next meeting, which will happen in the near future,' the official added. Araghchi: Positions Closer, Talks Advancing Speaking to Iran's Fars News Agency after the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Iran's firm stance and said this was clearly communicated to the US, with the expectation of mutual consistency. He stressed that uranium enrichment remains a non-negotiable principle, noting that the US had accepted this reality. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after the fourth round of talks with the US negotiating team that there was better understanding on issues, stressing again that the enrichment capability is non-negotiable. — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 11, 2025 Araghchi added that the most contentious issues were discussed and that positions have drawn closer, allowing the talks to be viewed as moving forward. He also described this fourth round as 'more serious and candid' than the previous three.
Shafaq News
02-05-2025
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Iran: US sanctions "contradictory" to diplomacy
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iran accused the United States of undermining diplomacy and casting doubt on its intentions after the postponement of a new round of indirect nuclear talks that had been scheduled for Saturday in Rome. In a statement carried by Iranian media, the Foreign Ministry condemned the continuation of US sanctions, warning they 'raise serious questions about the sincerity and seriousness of the United States in negotiations.' The fourth round of talks, initially set for May 3, was delayed due to what Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi described as 'logistical reasons,' with no new set date. Oman has previously hosted indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Tehran said it had entered past negotiations with the US 'in good faith,' citing a letter sent by President Donald Trump to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressing interest in resolving the nuclear standoff diplomatically. 'The Islamic Republic of Iran … will never tolerate, under any circumstances, approaches based on threats and pressure,' the statement said, calling such measures a violation of the UN Charter and international law. Iran also accused Washington of undermining trust by targeting its trade and economic partners. 'Trying previous failed methods will only lead to the repetition of the same costly failures,' the ministry added, asserting that Iran's positions are 'logical and legitimate' under international norms. The comments followed a message from Trump on the Truth Social platform, 'All purchases of Iranian oil, or petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of oil or petrochemicals from Iran will be subject to, immediately, secondary sanctions.' The US reimposed sanctions on Iran in 2018 after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Tehran has since expanded its uranium enrichment efforts, while maintaining that its nuclear program is strictly for civilian purposes. Foreign Ministry's statement on US's persistence in continuing and escalating illegal sanctionsFollowing a letter from the US president to the esteemed Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution and the expression of readiness to pursue a diplomatic path to resolve the unnecessary and… — Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) May 2, 2025
Shafaq News
26-04-2025
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Building trust: Iran's goal in "serious" nuclear talks with US
Shafaq News/ Indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat are proceeding "seriously," with discussions focused on easing sanctions and safeguarding Tehran's right to peaceful nuclear energy, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei wrote in a statement on X that the negotiations aimed to "build trust" regarding Iran's nuclear program. مذاکرات غیرمستقیم ایران-آمریکا در فضایی جدی ادامه دارد و طرفین مواضع و دیدگاههای خود راجع به هر دو حوزه خاتمه مؤثر تحریمها و اعتمادسازی راجع به ماهیت صلحآمیز برنامه هستهای ایران/صیانت از حق ایران برای استفاده صلحآمیز از انرژی هستهای را از طریق طرف عمانی تبادل میکنند. — Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) April 26, 2025 The US State Department confirmed that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was participating in the talks. Separately, Michael Anton, director of policy planning at the State Department, is leading technical discussions and is expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the Omani capital, officials said. Meanwhile, Iran's currency strengthened during the session, with the dollar quoted at around 7,600 toman per $100, compared to 107,000 toman to the dollar a month earlier when heightened US-Iran tensions and turmoil in gold and currency markets had weakened the unit sharply.
Al Manar
25-04-2025
- Business
- Al Manar
Araqchi Visits Oman for New Round of Iran-US Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will depart Tehran for Muscat on Friday evening to take part in the third round of indirect negotiations with the US, a spokesperson said. Heading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation, Araqchi will fly to Oman on Friday evening for the fresh round of indirect talks with the US, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced, as reported by Tasnim News Agency. Iranian FM to head for #Muscat for third round of indirect talks with US @IRIMFA_SPOX Esmail Baqaei told reporters that the country's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas @Araghchi will travel to Muscat on Friday afternoon at the head of a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation to… — Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) April 25, 2025 According to the arrangements made by Oman and an agreement between Iran and the US, the expert-level meetings and the indirect talks between Foreign Minister Araqchi and the US president's special envoy Steve Witkoff will be held on Saturday, Baqaei said. He noted that progress in the forthcoming talks will require the exhibition of goodwill, seriousness and realism on part of the US. The spokesman underlined that the Iranian delegation, by considering the previous experiences, will adjust every step with regard to the behavior of the other side and will spare no effort to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the Iranian nation. Iran and the US have held two rounds of talks in Oman and Italy in the past two weeks with the purpose of reaching a deal on Iran's nuclear program and the removal of sanctions on Tehran.
