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Negotiations Are ‘Meaningless’ Unless Israel Stops Attacks, Iran Government Spokesperson Tells CNN

TEHRAN PROVINCE, IRAN, JUN 20 – Iran refuses US negotiations amid Israeli strikes, with over 639 Iranian deaths reported and missile exchanges continuing between the two nations, according to human rights groups.

  • On Friday, June 13, Israel carried out a significant strike against Iran with the goal of stopping Iran’s efforts to build nuclear weapons, which led to retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran.
  • Iran responded with missile and drone strikes on Israel and refused negotiations with the U.S. until Israeli attacks cease, citing ongoing aggression.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with European officials will occur in Geneva to de-escalate the conflict, while reiterating Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
  • Iran reports that Israeli attacks have resulted in the deaths of 639 individuals, encompassing military leaders, nuclear scientists, and numerous civilians. Meanwhile, Israel acknowledges that Iranian strikes have caused the deaths of at least twenty-four civilians.
  • The conflict continues with no U.S.-Iran negotiations expected soon, raising concerns of a prolonged war described by Israel's top general as the country's most complex campaign.
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Negotiations are ‘meaningless’ unless Israel stops attacks, Iran government spokesperson tells CNN

Over the past few days, traffic has increased in Tehran as more Iranians return to the city after fleeing Israeli bombing during earlier days of the conflict.

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