IRAN-US TENSIONS: TALKS VS. THREATS
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–IRAN has expressed willingness to engage in “fair and just” nuclear talks with the US, but with conditions. Here are the key issues:
– No Dictation : Iran won’t accept US demands or imposition, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
– Missiles Off-Limits : Iran won’t negotiate on its defensive capabilities or missile program.
– Preconditions Needed : Iran wants format, venue, and agenda discussions before talks.
– US Threats : US President Donald Trump warns of potential military strike if no deal.
– Military Buildup : US and Iran announce military exercises in the region.
– Regional Concerns : Turkey offers to help de-escalate tensions; Russia watches closely.
Araghchi emphasized Iran’s readiness for “meaningful, logical, and fair” diplomatic process, while Trump says Iran is “seriously talking” to the US
● Moscow watching closely
Meanwhile in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, the Kremlin said on Friday.
Russian officials did not immediately disclose the topics that were discussed at the previously unannounced meeting. It comes after Putin on Thursday said Moscow was carefully following the situation around Iran.
“Of course, we are closely watching what is happening on the Iranian track right now,” Russian state news agency TASS cited Putin as saying.
SOURCE==CNN==EXCEPT THE HEADLINE AND INTRO PLUS A FEW PARAGRAPHS
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