Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’

Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says he’s sending more ships to the region.

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Iran’s foreign minister says the country is ready for “fair and equitable” talks with the United States amid soaring tensions, as US President Donald Trump refused to rule out taking military action against Tehran.

On a visit to Turkiye on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters that, “Iran has no problem with negotiations, but negotiations cannot take place under the shadow of threats”.

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