Iran’s President Pezeshkian orders nuclear talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 2, 2026 at 08:18 PM
Iran’s President Pezeshkian orders nuclear talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
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Following threats of military action from US leader Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly ordered the commencement of nuclear talks with the United States. The decision comes amid heightened tensions after Iran's response to recent anti-government protests. According to reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Istanbul on Friday to discuss a potential agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program. Trump has stated his hope for a deal, while also warning that time is running out for Iran to address concerns about its nuclear ambitions, which the West suspects are aimed at developing nuclear weapons, a claim Iran denies. Both sides have expressed a preference for diplomacy, though Iran has vowed to respond forcefully to any aggression.

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Trump has threatened military action and ordered the dispatch of an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East.

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Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against Iran.

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The West believes Iran's nuclear program is aimed at making an atomic bomb.

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President Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States.

factual — Fars news agency, citing an unnamed government source80% confidence

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected to meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday in Istanbul.

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