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United News of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Senior Advisor to Iranian supreme leader meets Putin, discusses nuke programme
Tehran/Moscow, July 21 (UNI) Ali Larijani, senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss relations between Moscow and Tehran, as well as conveyed a message to him from the Iranian leadership, Received yesterday by Putin himself, Larijani conveyed Tehran's assessments of the situation in the Middle East and around the Iranian nuclear programme, as per Iran International.. In his meeting with Larijani, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for a political resolution to concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, regional stability in the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations between the two countries, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Putin's remarks came almost a month after the end of Israel's 12-day military campaign against Iran, a conflict that has greatly increased Tehran's concerns about future strikes and sparked widespread criticisms in Iran about Russia's alleged failure to support its ally. "During his visit to Moscow, Larijani conveyed to president Putin a message from the Iranian leadership with the Islamic Republic's general positions and views on the situation in the Middle East, global processes, and bilateral relations. He had a good meeting with Putin. 'A wide range of topical issues were discussed, including both the bilateral agenda and the situation in the Middle East over the past three to four weeks," Baghaei said. UNI ANV SSP
Leaders
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Putin Holds Nuclear Talks with Iran's Top Adviser Larijani
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a surprise meeting on Sunday with Ali Larijani, the top adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on nuclear issues, with the closed-door talks focused on Tehran's nuclear program amid escalating Middle East tensions. Moscow maintains a cordial relationship with Iran's clerical leadership and provides crucial support for Tehran. However, Russia has not strongly backed Iran, especially after the United States joined Israel's extensive bombing campaign against Iran in June. This cautious approach reflects the complexities of international relations in the region. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Larijani conveyed assessments regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East and the Iranian nuclear program. Putin reiterated Russia's well-known positions on stabilizing the region and achieving a political settlement concerning Iran's nuclear activities. This dialogue underscores Russia's role as a mediator in the ongoing tensions. Upcoming Talks with European Powers In a related development, a German diplomatic source informed AFP that Britain, France, and Germany plan to hold fresh talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program in the coming days. Iran's Tasnim news agency also reported that Tehran agreed to engage in discussions with these three European countries, citing an unnamed source. These talks could play a crucial role in shaping the future of Iran's nuclear negotiations. Last week, Russia slammed a report from the US news outlet Axios, which claimed that Putin had encouraged Iran to accept a deal with the United States. This deal would prevent the Islamic Republic from enriching uranium. However, Iran has consistently denied any intentions of pursuing a nuclear weapon while defending its legitimate rights to the peaceful use of atomic energy. In conclusion, the meeting between Putin and Larijani signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the complexities of Iran's nuclear program. As discussions continue among global powers, the situation remains fluid and requires careful monitoring. Short link : Post Views: 6
Shafaq News
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran reviews Trump's nuclear overtures
Shafaq News – Tehran Iran is reviewing messages from the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding a potential resumption of nuclear negotiations, Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, revealed on Friday. Speaking to Tasnim news agency, Larijani noted that the Islamic Republic no longer has confidence in the United States following the most recent war — referring to the 12-day conflict with Israel, which Tehran views as a turning point in regional dynamics. He dismissed the role of international institutions, describing the United Nations and the Security Council as a 'stage for mockery,' while also portraying the Trump administration's posture as rigid and binary: either surrender or face war. Responding to recent claims that Hamas and Hezbollah were dismantled during the fighting, Larijani maintained that Hamas remains active and operational, stressing that both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'fail to understand the depth and resilience of the Iranian nation.' These remarks came after Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy to the Middle East, indicated plans to meet with Iranian diplomats 'next week or so,' although no formal timetable has been announced. However, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei clarified that Tehran had not submitted any request to meet with US officials to discuss restarting nuclear talks.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Iran's Drone Strike On Donald Trump Threat, His "Not Too Big Into..." Reply
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has responded to remarks of a senior Iranian figure suggesting a drone strike on him could be possible. The comments have drawn renewed attention to ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The remarks, made by Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a prominent adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, referenced Trump's frequent visits to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. In an interview aired on Iranian state television, Larijani said, "Trump has done something so that he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago. As he lies there with his stomach to the sun, a small drone might hit him in the navel. It's very simple." Larijani's comments were first reported by Iran International, a UK-based news outlet. Though he did not refer to any specific plan or timing, the remarks have been interpreted as either a rhetorical jab or a signal of continued animosity from the Islamic Republic, particularly in light of recent escalations in the region. When Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked whether Trump viewed the comments as a credible threat, he said, "Yeah, I guess it's a threat. I'm not sure it's a threat, actually, but perhaps it is," Trump responded. Asked humorously when he last sunbathed, the US president replied, "It's been a long time. Maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it." Larijani made the statement shortly after Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The timing also follows the United States' recent attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. On June 22, American forces, in coordination with Israeli defence, bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan and Natan. It was described as the largest B-2 bombing operation in US history. Though the strike resulted in no reported casualties, it heightened regional tensions. The Israel-Iran conflict, sparked by Tel Aviv's attempt to disrupt a planned Iranian offensive, led to deadly strikes on both sides. Iran claims that nearly 1,000 of its citizens were killed, while dozens of Israeli fatalities were also reported. Iran retaliated with missile attacks, a vast majority of which were intercepted by Israeli defence systems backed by US technology. Following the conflict, both sides agreed to a ceasefire. But Iranian officials have signalled that any further aggression would be met with force. As tensions persist, former intelligence and foreign policy officials in Washington have urged caution. Speaking to Newsweek, one expert noted that while Larijani's language could be interpreted as hyperbole, the broader context of escalating rhetoric and action cannot be ignored.
Roya News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Trump shrugs off Iranian threat to strike him while sunbathing
US President Donald Trump dismissed a threat from an Iranian politician during a press conference Wednesday, responding with humor when asked about a potential drone strike targeting him while sunbathing at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Asked by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy whether he considered the threat real, Trump cracked a smile. 'It's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it,' he said. 'Yeah, I guess it's a threat. I'm not sure it's a threat actually, but perhaps it is.' The remarks were in response to comments made by Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a senior Iranian politician, who suggested in an interview on Iranian state television that Trump could be an easy drone target while lying in the sun at his Florida property. 'Trump has done something so that he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago,' Larijani said. 'As he lies there with his stomach to the sun, a small drone might hit him in the navel. It's very simple.' Larijani, whose family has long held powerful roles within the Islamic Republic, made the statement amid escalating rhetoric from Iranian hardliners and religious figures, many of whom have called for retaliation against Trump and 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what they see as direct threats to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's life.
