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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Iran to Counter US Nuclear Offer as Trump Sends New Warning
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. A senior Iranian official has announced that Tehran is drafting a counter-proposal to the latest U.S. offer on its nuclear program, rejecting the American plan as insufficient and "clumsy." The statement came as President Donald Trump warned time is running out for Iran to make a decision regarding its nuclear ambitions, revealing that Russian President Vladimir Putin may join the negotiations. Ali Shamkhani, a top advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told Lebanon's al-Mayadeen TV that the U.S. offer fails to address a primary demand, which is the lifting of sanctions. Newsweek has reached out to the State Department and Iran's foreign ministry for comment. Why It Matters The renewed push on negotiations underscores the urgency. While the U.S. seeks to curb Iran's uranium enrichment, Tehran is refusing to scale back without economic concessions. With Russia possibly entering the fray, the geopolitical stakes are rising in a region already mired in instability. Trump's framing of Iran's delay as deliberate "slow walking" adds new pressure to a rapidly narrowing diplomatic window. Iran's insistence on its "natural rights" could complicate efforts to revive a negotiated solution. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran attends a meeting with the diplomatic advisor to the French president, in the Iranian capital Tehran, on July 10, 2019. - Iran has... Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran attends a meeting with the diplomatic advisor to the French president, in the Iranian capital Tehran, on July 10, 2019. - Iran has breached a uranium enrichment cap set by a troubled 2015 nuclear deal and warned Europe against taking retaliatory measures, as France decided to send an envoy to Tehran to try to calm tensions. MoreWhat to Know Ali Shamkhani criticized the U.S. proposal as poorly constructed and lacking critical elements. He said Iran was already working on a new response. "After receiving the American proposal regarding the Iranian nuclear program, we are now preparing our new counter-proposal," he stated. Shamkhani underscored that the absence of sanctions relief rendered the U.S. plan unacceptable. He called the omission a "fundamental" failure and reaffirmed Iran's position that it would never give up uranium enrichment, a key component of its nuclear program. 'Time Running Out' Meanwhile, Trump criticized Tehran for what he described as deliberate stalling. Writing on social media, he said, "It is my opinion that Iran has been slow walking their decision on this very important matter. We will need a definitive answer in a very short period of time." Trump also revealed that Putin could play a role in negotiations over Iran's nuclear ambitions, following an extended phone call between the two leaders. "We also discussed Iran, and the fact that time is running out on Iran's decision pertaining to nuclear weapons, which must be made quickly," Trump stated. Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.04.25 01:56 PM EST — Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 5, 2025 Diplomatic Process Since early this year, the U.S. and Iran have resumed nuclear talks, mediated by Oman and Italy, aimed at reviving or replacing the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA was a landmark agreement between Iran and six world powers—China, France, Germany, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S.—under which Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for relief from international sanctions. In 2018, Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the deal, calling it flawed and imposing a "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran. The current dialogue was reinitiated after Trump, who sent a letter to Iran expressing a willingness to negotiate. Talks have since been bogged down over core disagreements: Iran demands full sanctions relief and the right to continue uranium enrichment, while the U.S. seeks stricter curbs on Iran's nuclear activity. During the impasse, Iran has expanded its stockpile of enriched uranium, raising international concern. Donald Trump said August 15, 2020 he will try a controversial "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions against Iran, after the Security Council rejected Washington's bid to extend the arms embargo against the... Donald Trump said August 15, 2020 he will try a controversial "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions against Iran, after the Security Council rejected Washington's bid to extend the arms embargo against the Islamic republic. MoreWhat People Are Saying Ali Shamkhani, senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: "There is no mention whatsoever of lifting sanctions in the latest American proposal, even though the issue of sanctions is a fundamental matter for Iran." President Donald Trump: "It is my opinion that Iran has been slow walking their decision on this very important matter." What Happens Next Iran is expected to unveil its counter-proposal in the coming days, setting the stage for a new round of diplomacy possibly involving Russia, as the U.S. presses for swift resolution on Tehran's nuclear future.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NSA Ajit Doval, Iranian NSA Ali Akbar Ahmadian discuss Chabahar, transport corridor
NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval spoke to Ali Akbar Ahmadian , secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran and representative of the Supreme Leader, underlining Iran's constructive role in the region and expressed India's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation - particularly in the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). According to an Iranian readout, he also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support. The readout said Ahmadian affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilizations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration. "He stressed the need to swiftly implement strategic projects and reiterated that bilateral cooperation serves the broader interests of regional peace and stability," said the Iranian govt. Doval and Ahmadian spoke after the recent spike in tensions between India and Pakistan. The conversation came a day after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif had a phone conversation with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours and the subsequent pause in conflict. Iran had strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack and also worked to defuse tensions between India and Pakistan, following India's targeting of terrorist camps in Pakistan and POK. Iran, in fact, had offered to mediate to bring the conflict to an end. For India though, there was no question of mediation by any third country as that has always been the policy of successive Indian govts on all issues between India and Pakistan. tnn
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
NSA Doval, Iranian counterpart discuss Chabahar project amid India-Pakistan tensions
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Ahmadian with a focus on the regional situation and the Chabahar port project. An Iranian readout said Doval talked about Iran's "constructive role" in the region and expressed India's interest in further expanding cooperation in the development of Chabahar port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). It is understood that the recent military confrontation between India and Pakistan also figured in the talks. Also Read | 'Not after war but won't fear any threat': Iran says will continue nuclear talks with US "During the call, Doval emphasised Iran's constructive role in the region and expressed India's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation -- particularly in the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor," the readout said. Ajit Doval also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support, it noted. "Ahmadian affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilisations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration," the readout said. It said Ahmadian, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, stressed the need to swiftly implement strategic projects and reiterated that bilateral cooperation serves the broader interests of regional peace and stability. Also Read | Trump wants nuclear deal with Iran, but if it stops 'proxy wars' Located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on Iran's energy-rich southern coast, the Chabahar port is being developed by India and Iran to boost connectivity and trade ties. The INSTC is a 7,200-km-long multi-mode transport project for moving freight among India, Iran, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Central Asia and Europe. India has been supporting the project.
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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
NSA Doval, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, Chabahar project
Doval talked about Iran's 'constructive role' in the region and expressed India's interest in further expanding cooperation in the development of Chabahar port Press Trust of India New Delhi National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Ahmadian with a focus on regional situation and the Chabahar port project. An Iranian readout said Doval talked about Iran's "constructive role" in the region and expressed India's interest in further expanding cooperation in the development of Chabahar port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). It is understood that the recent military confrontation between India and Pakistan also figured in the talks. "During the call, Doval emphasised Iran's constructive role in the region and expressed India's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation -- particularly in the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor," the readout said. He also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support, it noted. "Ahmadian affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilizations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration," the readout said. It said Ahmadian, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, stressed the need to swiftly implement strategic projects and reiterated that bilateral cooperation serves the broader interests of regional peace and stability. Located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the energy-rich Iran's southern coast, the Chabahar port is being developed by India and Iran to boost connectivity and trade ties. The INSTC is a 7,200-km-long multi-mode transport project for moving freight among India, Iran, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Central Asia and Europe. India has been supporting the project. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
United News of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
NSA Ajit Doval, Iranian security chief stress on fast development of Chabahar Port
Tehran/New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Amid closure of the Attari-Wagah land border check post following the tensions with Pakistan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval today spoke with his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Ahmadian and stressed on the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). NSA Doval expressed India's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation—particularly in the development of Chabahar Port and the INSTC, during the phone talks. He also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support, an Iranian readout said. Iran plays a leading and constructive role in the region and cooperation of the two countries will be increased, especially in the trade and economic sectors, Doval noted. India believes that deepening relations between Iran and India is in the interests of the two nations and security of the region, he said. Ahmadian, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilizations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration. Important projects, especially the development of Chabahar Port, must be implemented in the shortest time possible, Ahmadian underlined. He reiterated that bilateral cooperation serves the broader interests of regional peace and stability. UNI RN
