Iran’s top diplomat says government is ready for talks with US on a nuclear deal
Iran tempts Trump with ‘trillion-dollar’ nuclear deal pitch
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Iran's top diplomat signaled the government's readiness for nuclear deal negotiations with the US, potentially taking place in Istanbul later this week. This comes as US warships and aircraft amass in the region. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly ordered the start of these talks, with Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff expected to meet with Iranian representatives, possibly including Abbas Araghchi, alongside representatives from Arab and Muslim countries. The meeting, if it occurs, would be the first between US and Iranian officials since April. Tensions are high due to Iran's crackdown on protesters and the US military buildup in response.
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AI-ExtractedDonald Trump said Iranians were “seriously talking to us” hinting at a deal to avert military strikes.
US warships and aircraft have amassed in the region for a potential strike on Iran.
Iran's top diplomat said the government is ready for negotiations with the US on a nuclear deal.
Trump has dispatched a “massive armada” of ships and warplanes to the region.
Steve Witkoff and Araghchi would meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal.
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