
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"I guess I can say I am considering that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I don’t think it takes long, perhaps, in a matter of a week or so, we can start real, serious negotiations on the text and come to a conclusion."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"We are prepared for diplomacy, and we are prepared for negotiation as much as we are prepared for war."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"Iran would treat any kinetic action as an existential threat."
— Ali Vaez , Academic
"Failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be 'very traumatic.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran is 'ready for any kind of verification.'"
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"A change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"A diplomatic solution is at our reach; we can easily achieve [it]."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"I guess I can say I am considering that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The US side has not asked for zero enrichment."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"Iran would be very wise to make a deal."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, the US may need to use an Indian Ocean airbase in the Chagos Islands."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The consequences are not good."
— Sergey Lavrov , Politician
"I guess I can say I am considering [a limited strike]."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They better negotiate a fair deal."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"That has been tested last year. There were huge attacks on our facilities – they killed and assassinated our scientists – but they couldn’t kill our nuclear programme."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"If anyone disputes accuracy of our data, please share any evidence."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"Even the world's 'strongest military' could 'be struck so hard that it cannot even get back on its feet.'"
— Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , Politician
"Everyone understands this is playing with fire."
— Sergey Lavrov , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Ali Vaez is an Iran expert at the International Crisis Group.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Egyptian Foreign Minister participating in discussions related to nuclear negotiations.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Russian Foreign Minister warning against US actions towards Iran.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
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The U.S. warns Iran to reach a deal or face strikes, as Tehran and Moscow announce joint naval exercises in the Sea of Oman to deter any unilateral action in the region.
Iran plans to finalize a draft deal in the next two to three days, while President Trump considers limited military strikes if a deal is not reached over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran conducts joint military drills with Russia in response to the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, including advanced jets and warships.
A second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. concludes without a breakthrough, amid an expanded U.S. military presence in the Middle East and threats of military action if a deal is not reached.
The U.S. and Iran are set to resume nuclear negotiations in Geneva, marking the second round of indirect talks. Tensions remain high, with President Trump warning of severe consequences for Iran if no agreement is reached.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agree to intensify economic pressure on Iran, particularly targeting its oil exports to China, as part of the U.S.'s broader 'maximum pressure' campaign.
The U.S. and Iran report progress in their nuclear negotiations held in Geneva, with both sides agreeing to return in two weeks with detailed proposals to address unresolved issues.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi meets with IAEA head Grossi in Geneva ahead of a second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S., amid regional tensions and military drills near vital oil trade routes.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticizes the U.S. military build-up in the Middle East and expresses optimism about achieving a diplomatic solution with the U.S. over its nuclear program.
President Trump signals potential military action against Iran if nuclear talks fail, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi anticipates a draft nuclear deal soon. Tensions rise amid U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.
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