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Iran ‘fully prepared to defend itself,' says Iranian FM Araghchi at UN Disarmament Conference

Tehran’s right to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is “inherent, inalienable, and non‑negotiable,” Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, told the high-level segment of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on Tuesday (17 February).

'The path for a deal has started,' says FM Araghchi as Iran‑U.S. talks conclude in Geneva

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Diplomacy

'The path for a deal has started,' says FM Araghchi as Iran‑U.S. talks conclude in Geneva

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described the second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States as a "good start" as negotiations concluded on Tuesday (17 February) at the Omani consulate in Geneva.

More than 300 Afghan migrants rescued from cold near Iran border

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Rescue mission

More than 300 Afghan migrants rescued from cold near Iran border

Iranian officials say more than 300 undocumented Afghan migrants have been rescued after being stranded in cold and rain near the border district of Taybad, in the northeastern Razavi Khorasan province.

'Tehran doesn’t want the consequences' says Trump on Iran-U.S. talks in Geneva

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Politics

'Tehran doesn’t want the consequences' says Trump on Iran-U.S. talks in Geneva

President Donald Trump said he will be involved “indirectly” in nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva, as both sides resume diplomacy against a backdrop of military pressure and deep mistrust.

Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

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Diplomacy

Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session on Ukraine scheduled for the afternoon. The talks aim to advance a resolution of Iran’s nuclear programme and a U.S.-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.

Rubio champions Iran dialogue ahead of Geneva talks and reaffirms support for Hungary’s PM

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Diplomacy

Rubio champions Iran dialogue ahead of Geneva talks and reaffirms support for Hungary’s PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to pursue diplomacy with Iran as nuclear talks resume in Geneva, using a visit to Budapest on Monday (16 January) to reaffirm both U.S. negotiating aims and strong ties with Hungary ahead of its April election.

Iran stages Hormuz Strait naval drill on eve of nuclear talks with U.S.

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Military Drill

Iran stages Hormuz Strait naval drill on eve of nuclear talks with U.S.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy held military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (16 February), state-linked media reported. The drill took place a day before renewed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva.

Iran’s FM Araghchi meets IAEA chief Grossi ahead of Geneva talks

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Politics

Iran’s FM Araghchi meets IAEA chief Grossi ahead of Geneva talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday ahead of a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, according to Iranian state media.

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Iran-U.S.

Iran: U.S. can assess its own interests separately from Israel as Netanyahu calls for dismantlement

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the United States could evaluate its own interests separately from those of Israel in ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

U.S. expands regional military presence amid ongoing Iran talks

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U.S.-Iran

U.S. expands regional military presence amid ongoing Iran talks

United States is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long military operations against Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters as the images of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sailing and flying in formation were released on Sunday.

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