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Iran Enters US Nuclear Talks "With Open Eyes", Vows No Rights Compromise

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran is entering nuclear talks with the United States "with open eyes" and will stand firm on its rights. The negotiations in Muscat, Oman, aim for a fair and durable agreement based on mutual respect and interest. These talks follow previously halted rounds in 2025 after military actions, including Israeli and US strikes on Iranian facilities. The Iranian delegation includes senior diplomats while the US team is led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior presidential adviser Jared Kushner.

Key Points: Iran-US Nuclear Talks Resume: Tehran Vows Firm Stance on Rights

  • Iran vows not to yield on its nuclear rights
  • Talks seek a "fair, mutually satisfactory" deal
  • Discussions follow halted 2025 rounds after military strikes
  • US delegation includes Trump adviser Jared Kushner
  • Regional tensions high with increased US military presence
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Iran enters US nuclear talks "with open eyes", won't compromise on rights: Araghchi

Iran's Abbas Araghchi leads talks in Oman, stating Iran enters negotiations "with open eyes" and will not compromise on its rights amid regional tensions.

"Iran enters diplomacy with open eyes and a steady memory of the past year. - Abbas Araghchi"

Muscat, February 6

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that Tehran is approaching talks with the United States "with open eyes," while firmly asserting that the Islamic Republic will not yield on its rights.

Araghchi made the comments in an X post upon his arrival in Oman's capital, Muscat, where he is leading negotiations with US officials to reach a fair resolution on Iran's nuclear programme.

"Iran enters diplomacy with open eyes and a steady memory of the past year," he said, adding, "We engage in good faith and stand firm on our rights."

He further outlined "equal standing, mutual respect and mutual interest" as the "pillars of a durable agreement" that demand genuine commitment from both parties.

The Iranian team includes Deputy Foreign Ministers Majid Takht-Ravanchi and Hamid Qanbari, as well as Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. The US delegation is headed by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, senior adviser to US President Donald Trump.

The discussions, scheduled to start later on Friday, are taking place amid an increased US military presence in West Asia and continued threats that have heightened regional tensions.

Baghaei had earlier posted on X that the talks are proceeding "with strength and with the objective of achieving a fair, mutually satisfactory and dignified agreement."

The current engagement follows five rounds of indirect discussions last year that were halted due to military actions initiated by Israel on June 13, 2025, ahead of the planned sixth round in Muscat, with subsequent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran responded with successful counter-operations on June 24, 2025, which brought an end to the aggression.

As reported by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV, the conflict resulted in at least 1,064 deaths in Iran.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Jared Kushner involved again. The pillars Araghchi mentions—equal standing, mutual respect—sound good, but will the US actually commit? Past actions suggest otherwise. The region can't afford more escalation.
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Priyanka N
Over 1000 Iranian lives lost... that's heartbreaking. While we in India focus on our own security, any conflict in West Asia impacts global oil prices and our economy. A peaceful resolution is in everyone's interest, bilkul.
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Aman W
"With strength and dignity" – that's the key. No nation should compromise its sovereignty. Hope both sides remember that. The mention of Israel's actions is crucial context often missed in Western media.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while Iran talks of rights, a nuclear-armed Iran is a legitimate concern for the entire world, including India. The article seems one-sided, only quoting Iranian officials. Where is the US perspective on the "fair resolution"?
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Kavya N
Talks in Muscat are a positive step. Oman has good relations with both. As an Indian, I just hope stability returns. Our diaspora in the Gulf and our energy imports depend on peace in the region. 🤞

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