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Iran Rejects U.S. Direct Talks Proposal but Signals Openness to Indirect Negotiations

Tehran formally responds to Trump's letter, reiterating refusal to negotiate under pressure as U.S. military presence in the region grows.

This handout photo made available by the Iranian Army Office on March 12, 2025 shows local officials and navy personnel attending a joint Iranian-Russian-Chinese military drill in the Gulf of Oman.
A 3D-printed miniature model of Donald Trump and the U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves to the crowd during his meeting with a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025.
This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Overview

  • Iran has officially responded to President Trump's letter, delivered via Oman, rejecting direct negotiations under the U.S. 'maximum pressure' campaign but indicating willingness for indirect talks.
  • President Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to agree to a new nuclear deal, warning of potential military action if no agreement is reached.
  • The U.S. has increased its military presence in the region, deploying B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia, signaling readiness for potential military operations.
  • Iranian officials, including the Parliament Speaker, have warned of retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases and regional allies if military action is taken against Iran.
  • Iran's nuclear program continues to advance, with uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade levels, raising international concerns about nuclear proliferation.