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Iran president says talks with US to be held ‘within framework of national interests’

  • Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States
Published February 3, 2026 Updated February 3, 2026 12:03pm
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TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal was reached.

“I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists – one free from threats and unreasonable expectations – to pursue fair and equitable negotiations,” Pezeshkian said in a post on X.

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The talks will be held “within the framework of our national interests”, he said.

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