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Muscat Daily
3 days ago
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
Iran, E3 countries agree to resume nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul
Istanbul – Iran and the three European countries of France, Germany and Britain, collectively known as the E3, have agreed to resume nuclear talks this Friday in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported late Sunday. 'Iran and the European troika – comprising France, Germany and Britain – will resume nuclear negotiations on Friday in Istanbul,' the broadcaster said. Earlier in the day, the outlet reported that the four parties agreed in principle to resume nuclear negotiations next week, without providing details on the time and location. In talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, the top diplomats of the UK, France, Germany and the European Union had emphasized the urgency of returning to diplomacy for a nuclear deal, or else they were prepared to trigger the UN 'snapback' mechanism reimposing international sanctions. Talks between Tehran and the US were being held through Omani mediators until Israel's surprise attack on Iran on June 13, which triggered a 12-day war. The attack came just two days before a planned sixth round of negotiations in the Omani capital Muscat. Iran accused the US of complicity in the Israeli attack, which killed top Iranian military officials, nuclear scientists and civilians. The US also launched strikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites, claiming to have obliterated them. A ceasefire took effect on June 24. While the US and Europeans say Iran can never have a nuclear bomb, Tehran argues its program is meant for peaceful use of nuclear power. After the talks with the E3 and EU, Araghchi said it was the US that withdrew from the 2015 nuclear accord and any new round of talks is only possible 'when the other side is ready for a fair, balanced and mutually beneficial nuclear deal.' 'If EU/E3 want to have a role, they should act responsibly and put aside the worn-out policies of threat and pressure, including the 'snap-back' for which they lack absolutely no moral and legal ground,' he said on X. -Agencies
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Iran, European powers agree in principle to resume nuclear talks
TEHRAN — Iran and the European trio — the UK, France, and Germany — have agreed in principle to resume nuclear negotiations next week, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported on Sunday. Citing an informed source, the report said that both sides had agreed to restart talks, though the exact time and venue have yet to be finalized. The diplomatic breakthrough comes after a Thursday meeting between Iran's foreign minister and the top diplomats of the UK, France, Germany, and the European Union, where the Europeans emphasized the urgency of returning to nuclear diplomacy. They warned that failure to engage could lead to the triggering of the United Nations "snapback" mechanism, which would reimpose international sanctions on Tehran. Nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington had been ongoing via Omani mediation until a surprise Israeli airstrike on June 13 targeted multiple sites inside Iran. The strike, which killed senior Iranian military officials, nuclear scientists, and civilians, also prompted U.S. airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities, which Washington claimed were "obliterated." A 12-day conflict ensued, ending with a ceasefire on June 24. Iran has blamed the U.S. for complicity in the Israeli attack and has since demanded guarantees for any future deal. Tehran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful energy purposes, while Western nations maintain that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons. Following his meeting with the E3 and EU, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that it was the U.S. that abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal. 'Any new round of talks is only possible when the other side is ready for a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial nuclear deal,' Araghchi posted on X. He also warned against the use of pressure tactics: 'If EU/E3 want to have a role, they should act responsibly, and put aside the worn-out policies of threat and pressure, including the 'snapback' for which they lack absolutely no moral and legal ground.' — Agencies
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Iran Intel: US Seeks Talks to "Prepare for War", Israeli Refinery Takes $200M Hit In Missile Strike
Iran will not enter new negotiations with the US under the previous framework or agenda, according to a senior official. The official said that Iran has learnt lessons and therefore demands any negotiations must be consistent with the security realities of the region.'For now, we think the purpose of the negotiations is to disarm Iran to make up for Israel's weakness in the next war,' the official said, as per Press TV. The official added that any new round of talks must include 'serious and practical guarantees' to ensure the process is not a cover for security The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that any renewed US-Israeli 'aggression would be met with an even more devastating response.' The remarks come a day after Iran's top military commanders warned they 'are fully prepared to resume combat from exactly where it stopped.' n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:22 IRAN WARNS EU ON SNAPBACK SANCTIONS3:28 IRAN'S FORCES 'FULLY PREPARED TO RESUME COMBAT' IF…4:26 ISRAEL'S HAIFA REFINERY SUSTAINS $200 MN DAMAGE IN IRANIAN ATTACK6:02 IRAN BOASTS OF 'INTEL PENETRATION INTO ZIONIST REGIME'8:00 IRAN SLAMS ISRAEL'S 'DANGEROUS AGGRESSION' AGAINST SYRIA
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iranian Official Claims US Preparing for War Under Cover of Diplomacy
By Ahmad El-Assasy An unnamed senior Iranian official has claimed that Tehran possesses intelligence suggesting the United States is preparing for a military confrontation with Iran, using diplomatic talks as a façade for its strategic buildup. In statements published Thursday by Iran's state-run Press TV, the official warned that Iran should prioritize readiness for conflict rather than engaging in what he described as deceptive negotiations. 'Our intelligence indicates that Washington is pursuing dialogue not for peace, but to prepare for war,' the official said. 'If this is the case, we see no reason to waste time and prefer to focus on preparing for conflict.' Iran Demands Guarantees Ahead of Any Future Talks The official went on to accuse the U.S. of seeking to disarm Iran as a means to compensate for what he called 'Israel's weakness in the upcoming war.' He emphasized that any new round of talks must include strong and verifiable guarantees to ensure negotiations are not used as a cover for a security deception. 'Future negotiations must seriously address core issues — including Israel's nuclear arsenal and reparations for the last war,' he said. U.S. Envoy Under Scrutiny The Iranian official also singled out U.S. envoy Steve Weitekamp (rendered as Steve Weitkoff in Press TV), saying Iran needs assurance that he will act as a genuine mediator rather than an instigator of conflict. 'Providing such guarantees is extremely difficult, but we are willing to give the U.S. another chance — to hear what they have to say and observe their actions,' the official added. These remarks reflect Iran's growing skepticism about American diplomatic overtures amid heightened regional tensions and come at a time when indirect talks between Tehran and Washington remain stalled. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nuke Talks Or Trap? Trump's ‘War Cat Out Of The Bag;' U.S. Military Buildup SPOOKS Iran
Iran refuses fresh nuclear talks under old terms, accuses U.S. of using diplomacy to prepare for war. A senior Iranian official tells Press TV that negotiations are being used as cover to weaken Iran before another Israeli attack. Tehran demands guarantees, compensation, and focus on Israel's nuclear arsenal - warning talks may only be a prelude to fresh conflict. Read More
