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Iran's President Rejects Direct Talks Amid U.S. Threats

3/30/2025

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stood his ground against direct talks with the U.S. over the nuclear program, emphasizing a history of broken trust. He remains open to indirect discussions, depending on U.S. actions. In a stark warning, President Trump threatened military intervention and additional tariffs if Iran does not comply with a new nuclear agreement, heightening the stakes.

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stood his ground against direct talks with the U.S. over the nuclear program, emphasizing a history of broken trust. He remains open to indirect discussions, depending on U.S. actions. In a stark warning, President Trump threatened military intervention and additional tariffs if Iran does not comply with a new nuclear agreement, heightening the stakes.