Trump Says Tehran Can Call for War Settlement; Iran FM to Consult with Putin
President Trump invited direct contact from Iran to negotiate a peace deal, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heads to Moscow to meet President Putin following a series of regional diplomatic moves.
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While Pakistan strives to revive talks between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad again today and will visit Moscow tomorrow. U.S. President Trump stated that Iran could directly call to negotiate an end to the war.
According to Iranian state media reported by AP, Araghchi suddenly left Islamabad late yesterday, causing confusion as second-round talks with the U.S. were expected. However, he returned to Islamabad before heading to Moscow. Prior to this, he had visited Oman, a strategic mediator near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed today that Araghchi would visit Moscow for talks. "We confirm Araghchi will visit Russia for consultations," the ministry told RIA Novosti, without revealing further details.
Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, stated that Araghchi is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin tomorrow to discuss the latest negotiation progress, the ceasefire, and related developments.
The White House previously indicated it would send envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad to follow up on historic face-to-face talks. However, after Araghchi's meetings with Pakistani officials, Trump announced he would cancel the envoys' trip due to limited progress.
Trump stated today on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" that if Iran wants to negotiate an end to the war, they should reach out. "If they want to talk, they can come to us or call us. We have a safe and secure line."
Last week, Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire reached on April 7, which largely halted the combat that began with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28. However, a permanent peace plan remains elusive. Tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran limits ship passage while the U.S. blockades Iranian ports. Sources say Iran is trying to convince Oman to support a transit fee mechanism for ships in the strait.
Araghchi also spoke with the foreign ministers of Qatar and Saudi Arabia today. Despite recent shifts, the Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized that any talks would be indirect, mediated by Pakistani officials. This reflects Tehran's cautious stance after several rounds of indirect talks earlier this year led to U.S. and Israeli attacks.
Trump also noted that ten minutes after he canceled the envoys' trip, Iran proposed a "better deal." He emphasized that a non-negotiable condition remains that Iran "will not have nuclear weapons." According to the UN nuclear watchdog, Tehran possesses 440 kg of 60% pure enriched uranium, just a step away from weapons-grade.
According to Iranian state media reported by AP, Araghchi suddenly left Islamabad late yesterday, causing confusion as second-round talks with the U.S. were expected. However, he returned to Islamabad before heading to Moscow. Prior to this, he had visited Oman, a strategic mediator near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed today that Araghchi would visit Moscow for talks. "We confirm Araghchi will visit Russia for consultations," the ministry told RIA Novosti, without revealing further details.
Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, stated that Araghchi is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin tomorrow to discuss the latest negotiation progress, the ceasefire, and related developments.
The White House previously indicated it would send envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad to follow up on historic face-to-face talks. However, after Araghchi's meetings with Pakistani officials, Trump announced he would cancel the envoys' trip due to limited progress.
Trump stated today on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" that if Iran wants to negotiate an end to the war, they should reach out. "If they want to talk, they can come to us or call us. We have a safe and secure line."
Last week, Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire reached on April 7, which largely halted the combat that began with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28. However, a permanent peace plan remains elusive. Tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran limits ship passage while the U.S. blockades Iranian ports. Sources say Iran is trying to convince Oman to support a transit fee mechanism for ships in the strait.
Araghchi also spoke with the foreign ministers of Qatar and Saudi Arabia today. Despite recent shifts, the Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized that any talks would be indirect, mediated by Pakistani officials. This reflects Tehran's cautious stance after several rounds of indirect talks earlier this year led to U.S. and Israeli attacks.
Trump also noted that ten minutes after he canceled the envoys' trip, Iran proposed a "better deal." He emphasized that a non-negotiable condition remains that Iran "will not have nuclear weapons." According to the UN nuclear watchdog, Tehran possesses 440 kg of 60% pure enriched uranium, just a step away from weapons-grade.