Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
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Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran in January 2026, Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that progress is being made towards establishing a framework for negotiations with the United States. This comes as Iranian officials accuse the US of escalating tensions, particularly through a naval deployment led by the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf. The US has warned Iran against unsafe behavior during naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian leaders have expressed openness to talks, they insist that the US must cease threats of military action. The US has stated its vessels are prepared to use force if Iran refuses to negotiate on its nuclear program.
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