The announcement follows a rebuttal by Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei regarding claims by President Donald Trump that Washington is unaware of its Iranian counterparts. Baghaei stated that a 6 member committee under the Supreme National Security Council, which includes the Foreign Minister, manages the dossier to ensure a coordinated approach. He maintained that US officials are fully aware of how decisions are made in Tehran and attributed any confusion to contradictory statements from different factions in Washington.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Iran Confirms Talks With US Are Underway but Doubts Deal
Geopolitics17 days ago
Diplomatic discussions are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington, although officials warn a breakthrough is unlikely. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamid-Reza Haji Babaei announced that negotiations are active but argued that any successful conclusion requires Iran to bargain from a position of strength. Haji Babaei expressed doubt that a final understanding will be reached, claiming past efforts failed because the United States did not negotiate sincerely.
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