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Iran Rejects U.S. Talks Amid Tensions and Ceasefire

4/21/2026

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Iran Rejects U.S. Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran is not ready for talks with the United States due to perceived excessive demands.
He rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about enriched uranium.
He said Iran will not ship material to the United States.
Khatibzadeh emphasized Iran's commitment to a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.
After Israeli airstrikes, Iran said Strait of Hormuz would close, then reopened it during a temporary truce.

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Barrack Advocates Turkey

At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack criticized Israel and praised Turkey.
Barrack suggested Israel should embrace Turkey in the U.S.-led Gaza stabilization force, despite Israel's rejection over Turkish ties to Hamas.
He argued for including Hezbollah in peace talks, contradicting U.S. designations of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Critics, including Senate Republicans, condemned Barrack's comments as overly sympathetic to Turkey and hostile toward Israel.

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Iran Rejects U.S. Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran is not ready for talks with the United States due to perceived excessive demands.
He rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about enriched uranium.
He said Iran will not ship material to the United States.
Khatibzadeh emphasized Iran's commitment to a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.
After Israeli airstrikes, Iran said Strait of Hormuz would close, then reopened it during a temporary truce.

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