Iran says there is no honesty in US offers for talks, seeks credible guarantees against future aggressions
No artificial deadlines will deter Iran from defending itself, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, in reference to US President Donald Trump’s repeated “ultimatums” about opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran denies rumors of contact with the US
Iran has maintained that it does not seek a ceasefire now and will continue to “defend” itself until the US and Israel end their attacks and agree to never repeat them in future.
Araghchi signals positive first round of Iranian-US talks in Muscat
Iran, in announcing the continuation of talks, confirmed that the discussions were confined to its nuclear file.
Trump’s envoy Witkoff announces “phase two” of Gaza ceasefire deal
The second phase includes the disarmament of Hamas and other resistance groups, reconstruction, and the formation of a transitional technocratic Palestinian committee under US supervision.
Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in place after Israel kills over 100
The US administration has dispatched Witkoff, Kushner, and Vance to Israel to salvage the shaky ceasefire deal.
Gaza ceasefire talks make tangible progress as mass rallies sweep Israel
Mediators are awaiting Israel’s response after Hamas responded “positively” to the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire that may pave the way for a permanent truce.
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