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Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed the upcoming talks with the United States on Saturday, but he insisted the discussions in Oman would be indirect. Meantime, experts from Russia, China and Iran will come together today to discuss Iran's nuclear programme.
“Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks,” Abbas Araqchi wrote on platform X. “It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America’s court.”
On March 7, Trump announced that he had sent a letter to Iran calling for nuclear negotiations. In responce, Tehran rejected direct talks with Washington over "its contradictory and hostile approach" but remains open to indirect negotiations.
Meanwhile, Iran, Russia, and China are also holding consultations on the nuclear issue in Moscow.
“We have a tripartite meeting in Moscow, where China, Russia, and Iran will discuss various aspects related to the nuclear issue, the Iran deal, and Resolution 2231,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said at a press conference on Monday.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that the discussion will be hosted in Moscow but added that the meeting will be held at the expert level.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has won the Armenian elections, picking up nearly half the vote. With a majority in parliament, Pashinyan is set for a third term as Prime Minister. But an opposition politican has said he will challenge the election results.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Barcelona is preparing to mark a historic milestone in the legacy of architect Antoni Gaudí as Pope Leo XIV visits the city this week to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, almost exactly 100 years after the visionary architect’s death.
Iran and Israel have halted strikes on each other, but Tehran has warned it will recommence attacks if Israel continues military action in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun have meanwhile made pleas for peace.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan's relative stability may not be sustainable unless the country's current authorities change policies affecting women, the economy and regional security.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia signed the Istanbul Declaration on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, connectivity and stability across the South Caucasus.
Uzbekistan and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, energy and food security following high-level meetings held during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the U.S. would bear direct responsibility for any escalation in West Asia after Iran and Israel resumed strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire.
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