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NHK
2 days ago
- Politics
- NHK
US-Iran nuclear negotiations
The US president says nuclear talks with Iran could begin soon, but there's no confirmation from Tehran. NHK World examines motivations and likely outcomes.
NHK
2 days ago
- Politics
- NHK
US, Iran indicate different views on possible nuclear talks
The White House says it is in communication with Iran on holding more nuclear talks, while the Iranian foreign minister says no agreement has been made on the matter. The question now is whether the two countries will be able to agree on a resumption of talks. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday mentioned plans to hold US-Iran talks next week, suggesting a resumption of negotiations that had been suspended since the onset of the latest Israel-Iran conflict. On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters nothing has yet been scheduled, but that the White House continues to be in close communication with the Iranians, with Qatar acting as an intermediary. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in an interview with state television on Thursday, stressed Iran's distrust of the United States, which conducted attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. He said no agreement or promise has been made on negotiations, and no talks have taken place. CNN quoted sources familiar with the matter as saying the Trump administration has discussed the possibility of easing sanctions on Iran and "freeing up billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds" in an attempt to bring Teheran back to the negotiating table. The United States has indicated it will not accept Iran's uranium enrichment, while Iran has stressed its determination to continue its nuclear program.
The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Truce and threats, what's next in the Israel-Iran conflict?
From nuclear talks to a Gaza ceasefire, our expert panel examines the rocky road ahead
CNN
2 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Live updates: Israel-Iran conflict; US House to receive classified briefing
Update: Date: 7 min ago Title: It's morning in the Middle East as key players attend briefings and secret meetings. Here's what to know Content: The Iran-Israel ceasefire that ended 12 days of conflict appears to still be holding. The Pentagon held a widely anticipated briefing giving new details on the US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, but did not provide new intelligence supporting President Donald Trump's assertion that the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, sources tell CNN the Trump administration is engaged in secret diplomatic efforts to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table – even as Iran's foreign minister said the country has no plans to resume nuclear talks with the US. And after the classified Senate briefing on Operation Midnight Hammer on Thursday, Democrats and Republicans came away with different narratives. Here are the latest developments: Update: Date: 35 min ago Title: White House won't say how it is limiting intelligence sharing with Congress Content: The White House declined to say Thursday how it will limit the classified information it shares with Congress, or how it will respond to lawmakers who insist their oversight duties necessitate access to the information. The comments came shortly before the classified briefing on Iran by Trump administration officials for the Senate. 'This administration wants to ensure that classified intelligence is not ending up in irresponsible hands, and that people who have the privilege of viewing this top-secret classified information are being responsible with it,' press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a briefing. 'And unfortunately, clearly, someone who had their hands on this — and it was a very few people, very few number of people in our government who saw this report… That person was irresponsible with it,' Leavitt added, referring to the early Defense Intelligence Agency assessment that found US strikes on Iran did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back by months. 'We need to strengthen that process to protect our national security and protect the American public,' Leavitt said. The Trump administration is planning to limit what it shares with Congress, a senior White House official told CNN on Wednesday, believing that the report came out after it was posted on Monday to CAPNET, a system used for sharing classified intelligence with Congress.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks as it plays down strike damage
Iran on Thursday denied it is set to resume nuclear talks with the United States after the end of a 12-day war with Israel, and accused Washington of exaggerating the impact of US strikes. Advertisement The most serious conflict yet between Israel and Iran derailed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, yet President Donald Trump said Washington would hold discussions with Tehran next week, with his special envoy Steve Witkoff expressing hope 'for a comprehensive peace agreement'. But Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shut down what he said was 'speculation' that Tehran would come to the table and said it 'should not be taken seriously'. 'I would like to state clearly that no agreement, arrangement or conversation has been made to start new negotiations,' he said on state television. 'No plan has been set yet to start negotiations.' US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters Araghchi's denial came as Iranian lawmakers passed a 'binding' bill suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog and after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Advertisement
