Tehran says it is ready for further talks with Washington
Iran's foreign ministry said Tehran is ready for a fresh round of talks with Washington covering nuclear and regional security files. The signal came shortly after President Trump floated a 20-year suspension formula.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Saturday that Tehran is ready to resume talks with Washington. He noted that any next round could be held in Oman or Qatar, with a third-party mediator overseeing the process.
The statement followed President Donald Trump's remark a day earlier that an Iranian nuclear suspension lasting 20 years would be sufficient. The White House has not confirmed whether the formula represents an official offer, though officials suggested Trump could put gas and oil export quotas on the table.
The signal arrived on the same day the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended, with all sides looking to keep diplomatic channels open across the region. European diplomats said Tehran's gesture was welcome but cautioned that front-line conflict risks remain elevated despite parallel negotiations.
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