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Iran Open to Nuclear Talks, Seeks Assurance Against Attacks

7/13/2025

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed a willingness to restart nuclear negotiations with the U.S., contingent on assurances against future attacks. This comes after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes prompted Iran to halt cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, intensifying fears over its nuclear ambitions and the risk of military escalation.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed a willingness to restart nuclear negotiations with the U.S., contingent on assurances against future attacks. This comes after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes prompted Iran to halt cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, intensifying fears over its nuclear ambitions and the risk of military escalation.