Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

Talks with US possible but only on ‘equal terms’, top Iranian diplomat says

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi has not ruled out talks with Washington, but says they can only take place if both countries are on “equal terms,” an Iranian state-run newspaper reported on Thursday. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proposing nuclear talks, but also warned that “there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make …

What to Know About the Tensions Between Iran and the U.S. Under Trump

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A letter U.S. President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has arrived in the Iranian capital. While the text of the letter hasn’t been published, its arrival comes as Trump has levied new sanctions on Iran as part of his “maximum pressure” campaign targeting the country. He also suggested military action against Iran remained…

What to Know Of Tensions Between Iran and U.S. Under Trump

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A letter U.S. President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has arrived in the Iranian capital. While the text of the letter hasn’t been published, its arrival comes as Trump has levied new sanctions on Iran as part of his “maximum pressure” campaign targeting the country. He also suggested military action against Iran remained…

Donald Trump's offer to talk is a deception, says Iran's Supreme Leader. The US President is said to have sent a letter to Khamenei last week urging Tehran to engage in nuclear negotiations.

Liyatollah Ali Khamanei rejects talks with the Americans.

In the face of the threat from Washington, Ayatollah warned that the fact of not having nuclear weapons or developing them is because Iran itself does not want it. Iran’s leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyed Ali Khamenei, stressed this Wednesday that the proposal of the administration of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in the face of the blockades imposed by the White House on Tehran is “a deception of public opinion.” READ …