Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran will pursue negotiations with the US in response to requests from regional governments and a US proposal for talks. The negotiations, overseen by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, are planned for Friday in Istanbul, contingent on a suitable environment free from threats. This announcement follows warnings from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against attacking Iran and threats from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and crackdown on protesters. Trump indicated a willingness to negotiate but warned of consequences if no agreement is reached, referencing previous US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and a military buildup in the region. The protests, sparked by economic frustrations, have resulted in thousands of deaths, with activist groups reporting significantly higher tolls than Iranian authorities.

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Iran Human Rights (IHR) 40% Istanbul 40% Israel 40% USS Abraham Lincoln 40% Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) 40% Operation Midnight Hammer 50% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×260% Donald Trump ×270% Abbas Araghchi ×270% Masoud Pezeshkian ×490% United States ×590% Iran ×995%

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iran us negotiations 90% protests 70% us proposal 60% regional conflict 60% military build up 60% human rights 50% targeted strikes 50% nuclear ambitions 50% economic frustrations 40%