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Iran's President Urges Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions

5/17/2025

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly advocates for dialogue with the US to prevent conflict, dismissing President Trump's aggressive threats. As discussions continue in Oman, Iran stands resolute on its uranium enrichment rights. Supreme Leader Khamenei condemned Trump's comments as shameful, while officials remain doubtful about a nuclear agreement amidst rising tensions.

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly advocates for dialogue with the US to prevent conflict, dismissing President Trump's aggressive threats. As discussions continue in Oman, Iran stands resolute on its uranium enrichment rights. Supreme Leader Khamenei condemned Trump's comments as shameful, while officials remain doubtful about a nuclear agreement amidst rising tensions.