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Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Iran says it's considering US offer to restart nuclear talks
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said that Iran needs guarantees it won't be attacked again if the talks don't succeed. Iran's foreign minister said the US is trying to revive nuclear talks with Tehran while stressing that his country is in no hurry to resume negotiations. 'The Americans insist on returning to the negotiating table,' Mr Abbas Araghchi said in televised remarks on July 12, adding that Iran has received 'multiple messages.' Tehran is weighing its options regarding the timing, location, and structure of potential talks, but is 'in no rush to enter into reckless negotiations.' Mr Araghchi served as lead negotiator in Oman-mediated talks with the US, which collapsed after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran's nuclear sites on June 13 . The strikes killed several top military and nuclear officials, and hit densely populated urban areas as well as Tehran's Evin Prison. His remarks follow US President Donald Trump's July 7 dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he said he was open to lifting sanctions on Iran. Mr Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who led the US delegation in the earlier talks, said a meeting with Iran was expected within the week. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business Singapore's economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate Singapore Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world Singapore What's in a name? Local author traces the evolution of Singaporean Chinese names Business From wellness zone to neurodivergent room: How companies are creating inviting, inclusive offices Singapore Swift action needed to stop vaping's slide from health risk to drug epidemic Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore Art by Pathlight students to be displayed along Singapore River Sport Jannik Sinner dethrones Carlos Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown Mr Araghchi also said that Iran needs guarantees it won't be attacked again if the talks don't succeed. 'Some assurances have been expressed that there will be no war again, and we are reviewing these,' he said without elaborating. 'If an opportunity arises to secure the interests of the Iranian people, we won't miss it. The doors of diplomacy are never closed.' The US joined the Israeli assault on June 22, striking three Iranian nuclear facilities. Mr Trump claimed to have 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear infrastructure, while Iranian officials said the sites were 'badly damaged' but not destroyed. In response, Iran fired missiles at a Qatari air base used by US troops. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel took effect later in June and has held so far, despite both sides accusing each other of violations. Mr Araghchi also reiterated that Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency 'has not stopped,' though he added that monitoring requests will now be reviewed 'on a case-by-case basis' and handled exclusively through Iran's Supreme National Security Council. BLOOMBERG
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Iran says it's considering US offer to restart nuclear talks
Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. is trying to revive nuclear talks with Tehran while stressing that his country is in no hurry to resume negotiations. 'The Americans insist on returning to the negotiating table,' Abbas Araghchi said in televised remarks Saturday, adding that Iran has received 'multiple messages.' Tehran is weighing its options regarding the timing, location, and structure of potential talks, but is 'in no rush to enter into reckless negotiations.' Araghchi served as lead negotiator in Oman-mediated talks with the U.S., which collapsed after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran's nuclear sites on June 13. The strikes killed several top military and nuclear officials, and hit densely populated urban areas as well as Tehran's Evin Prison. Araghchi's remarks follow U.S. President Donald Trump's Monday dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he said he was open to lifting sanctions on Iran. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who led the U.S. delegation in the earlier talks, said a meeting with Iran was expected within the week. Araghchi also said that Iran needs guarantees it won't be attacked again if the talks don't succeed. 'Some assurances have been expressed that there will be no war again, and we are reviewing these,' he said without elaborating. 'If an opportunity arises to secure the interests of the Iranian people, we won't miss it. The doors of diplomacy are never closed.' The U.S. joined the Israeli assault on June 22, striking three Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump claimed to have 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear infrastructure, while Iranian officials said the sites were 'badly damaged' but not destroyed. In response, Iran fired missiles at a Qatari air base used by U.S. troops. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel took effect later in June and has held so far, despite both sides accusing each other of violations. Araghchi also reiterated that Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency 'has not stopped,' though he added that monitoring requests will now be reviewed 'on a case-by-case basis' and handled exclusively through Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Considering US offer to restart nuclear talks, says Iran minister
File photo: Iran's foreign minister (Picture credit: AP) Iran's foreign minister said the US is trying to revive nuclear talks with Tehran while stressing that his country is in no hurry to resume negotiations. "The Americans insist on returning to the negotiating table," Abbas Araghchi said in televised remarks Saturday, adding that Iran has received "multiple messages." Tehran is weighing its options regarding the timing, location, and structure of potential talks, but is "in no rush to enter into reckless negotiations. " Araghchi served as lead negotiator in Oman-mediated talks with the US, which collapsed after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran's nuclear sites on June 13. The strikes killed several top military and nuclear officials, and hit densely populated urban areas as well as Tehran's Evin Prison. Araghchi's remarks follow US President Donald Trump's Monday dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he said he was open to lifting sanctions on Iran. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who led the US delegation in the earlier talks, said a meeting with Iran was expected within the week. Araghchi also said Iran needs guarantees it won't be attacked again if the talks don't succeed.
Gulf Today
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Arab states erupt in condemnation after US strikes on Iran
Arab countries on Sunday strongly condemned the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of serious repercussions and calling for a return to diplomacy. The United Arab Emirates expressed concern after the attack, calling for "an immediate end to the escalation." Saudi Arabia expressed "great concern" over the attacks. Gulf countries have been engaged in a diplomatic frenzy for solutions since Israel launched its air campaign on their neighbour Iran on June 13. Qatar, host of the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said it feared "catastrophic consequences" for the region and the entire world. Yemen's Houthi rebels repeated threats to target US vessels and warships in the Red Sea after the overnight strikes, describing them as a "war declaration" on the Iranian people. On Saturday, the Iran-backed group threatened to resume attacks on US vessels and warships in the Red Sea despite a recent Oman-mediated truce, should Washington strike Iran. US President Donald Trump said the attacks destroyed Iran's main nuclear sites, describing them as a "spectacular military success." But his allies in the Gulf, who neighbour Iran, were urging a return to diplomacy. Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, strongly condemned the US strikes labelling them illegal and calling for immediate deescalation. Bahrain, home to a major US naval base, told most of its government employees to work from home until further notice following the escalation. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet, which covers the region, is based in Bahrain. Kuwait said its finance ministry had activated an emergency plan that includes readying shelters. The Palestinian group Hamas condemned what it called "blatant US aggression" against Iran. Iraq, which also hosts US bases, expressed "deep concern and strong condemnation" of the attacks, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said, labelling them "a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East." Fears are growing in Iraq over a possible intervention by Iran-backed armed factions, who have threatened Washington's interests in the region if it were to join Israel in its war against Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, largely seen as close to the United States, urged both sides to resume talks to restore stability in the region. The country has been reeling from a destructive conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group over the Gaza war, which ended with a fragile truce last November despite frequent Israeli attacks on the group. Egypt also condemned the escalation in Iran, warning of "dangerous repercussions" for the region and calling for diplomacy. Agence France-Presse
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Iran Sends Defiant Warning to US on Nuclear Program: "Delusional President"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ahead of a next round of nuclear talks with the United States, Iran has issued a defiant warning—cautioning Washington to take its red lines seriously on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief, announcing an expansion of its nuclear power program and threatening to curtail cooperation with the UN watchdog IAEA. One top Iranian official described U.S. President Donald Trump as "delusional". Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. Why It Matters Recent remarks by Iranian officials come amid heightened tensions over discussions on a potential nuclear agreement with Washington as Tehran faces growing pressure from Western powers and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), alongside threats of military action by Israel. As it prepares to respond to a U.S. proposal following five rounds of Oman-mediated talks, Iran says its advancing nuclear program is strictly for civilian purposes and non-negotiable, while demanding meaningful relief from the sanctions reimposed under Trump. Iranian citizens protest against the current Iranian government outside the Omani Embassy in Rome during the closed-door meeting between U.S. and Iranian delegations to discuss Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, Friday, May 23, 2025. Iranian citizens protest against the current Iranian government outside the Omani Embassy in Rome during the closed-door meeting between U.S. and Iranian delegations to discuss Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, Friday, May 23, 2025. Andrew Medichini/AP Photo What To Know "We strongly recommend the American side not to waste this opportunity — it's in their own interest to take it seriously," Iran's Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said about the upcoming round of talks, according to Mehr News Agency. The ministry has also criticized plans for a resolution from the United States and European allies to the IAEA board that would declare Iran non-compliant with its nuclear non-proliferation obligations, according to Reuters. After years of good cooperation with the IAEA—resulting in a resolution which shut down malign claims of a "possible military dimension" (PMD) to Iran's peaceful nuclear program—my country is once again accused of "non-compliance". Instead of engaging in good faith, the E3 is… — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 6, 2025 Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said his country will "powerfully advance its nuclear program in clear response to Western lies," the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says, with Baqaei warning that any IAEA confrontation would trigger Iranian countermeasures, not more cooperation. While enrichment has been at the heart of disagreements, Iranian officials have further expressed skepticism over Washington's recent proposal, saying it did not address sanctions relief—a central demand in the negotiations. Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf called Trump the "delusional president of the United States" pursuing a policy of "imposition," according to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency. Under the Trump administration's maximum pressure policy, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned over 30 Iranian individuals this week for operating a shadow banking network that allegedly facilitated billions of dollars in illicit transactions for the Iranian government. What People Are Saying U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, as quoted by Reuters on Tuesday: "They're just asking for things that you can't do. They don't want to give up what they have to give up. They seek enrichment. We can't have enrichment." Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi said Monday in an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): "We are preparing the response, which has not yet been finalized... Our proposal is certainly not a one-sentence or one-paragraph text that can be easily dismissed. It contains elements that demonstrate our seriousness, show that our position has a defined framework, and indicate that we intend to work based on established principles. Our approach is logical." What Happens Next Iran will send its reply to Washington within days, according to media reports, with the date of the next round of talks with the U.S. yet to be officially confirmed by all parties. Members of the IAEA board are due to vote this week.
