Iran Open to US Nuclear Talks, Rejects Pressure Amidst Tensions

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Firstpost•03-02-2026, 12:24

Iran Open to US Nuclear Talks, Rejects Pressure Amidst Tensions

•Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran is preparing to resume nuclear talks with the US.
•Pezeshkian instructed Iran's foreign minister to begin negotiations, emphasizing talks must be free from threats and within national interests.
•The announcement follows heightened regional tensions, including a US aircraft carrier deployment and Iran's crackdown on protests.
•US President Donald Trump expressed hope for diplomacy but warned of negative consequences if talks fail.
•Iran insists talks remain narrowly focused on nuclear issues, rejecting negotiations on its missile program or defense capabilities.

Why It Matters: Iran is open to nuclear diplomacy with the US but firmly rejects negotiations under pressure or outside national interests.

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