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iranintl – Iran’s top commanders sharpened their rhetoric against the United States and Israel ahead of expected diplomatic contacts in Oman, boasting of technical superiority and strategic endurance in the face of Western pressure. “Despite all their claims, the United States and the Zionist regime are ineffective in practice,” said Revolutionary Guard Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani at an event in …

Iranwire – A new round of high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran begins Saturday in Oman, with each side describing the negotiations differently to their own public. Abbas Araghchi will meet with Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East representative, seven years after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei refused a message from Trump delivered by the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe …

Iranwire – An advisor to the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader said Tehran’s reluctance toward direct talks with the United States stems from viewing the American side as “spoiled brats who can surprise us.” Javad Larijani said, “The Americans are irrelevant – suddenly they open the door and say, ‘Forget it, let’s negotiate so we don’t waste time.’” He added that …

Iranwire – Iran said on Friday it is approaching upcoming negotiations with the United States with diplomatic intentions. “In earnest and with candid vigilance, we are giving diplomacy a genuine chance,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. He added, “We do not prejudge. We do not predict. We intend to assess the other side’s intent and resolve this Saturday. …

Iranwire – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism on Thursday about the upcoming nuclear talks with Iran, scheduled to take place this weekend in Oman. “We hope that will lead to peace,” Rubio said during a meeting of President Donald Trump’s cabinet. “We’re hopeful about that.” The negotiations, set for Saturday, will involve U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian …