2025-04-20: Iran Roundup

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presstv.ir (2025-04-20). Analysis: As indirect nuclear talks resume in Rome, why is Iran distrustful of US. presstv.ir As indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US resume in Rome, a review of their past diplomatic engagements offers a sobering reminder of why Iranian officials remain distrustful of the other side.

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). As Araqchi arrives in Rome, Iran urges US to avoid unrealistic demands. presstv.ir Iran has urged the US to refrain from unrealistic demands and adopt a constructive approach to reach an agreement on its peaceful nuclear program in the second round of indirect talks.

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). Exclusive: Iran-US indirect nuclear talks in Rome take place in 'positive atmosphere'. presstv.ir The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States has taken place in Rome, Italy, in a "positive atmosphere."

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). Israel is the sole obstacle to nuke-free West Asia: Iran FM. presstv.ir Araghchi says Israel is the only obstacle to the realization of a nuclear weapons-free West Asia.

newarab (2025-04-20). Israel still considering attack on Iran's nuclear sites. newarab.com Israeli officials have vowed to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and Netanyahu has insisted that an…

newarab (2025-04-20). Iran, US hold 'constructive' second round of nuclear talks. newarab.com The United States and The Oman-mediated talks in Rome lasted about four hours, according to Iranian state television, which described the atmosphere as "constructive". | "The two sides agreed to resume indirect talks at a technical level over the next few days and subsequently continue at the level of two senior negotiators next Saturd…

newarab (2025-04-20). Sultan of Oman to meet Putin in Moscow following US-Iran talks. newarab.com The Sultan of The Kremlin said the talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq would cover "current questions on the international and regional agenda" as well as developing cooperation in "trade and economic" and "finance and…

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). Iran Army possesses 'ultra-secret, AI-powered' weapons; enemy has no chance to survive: Cmdr. presstv.ir Army Ground Force commander says the force has domestically-developed, ultra-secret weapons powered by artificial intelligence at its disposal.

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). Progressive talks: Iran, US reach 'better' understanding on certain principles. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and the US reach a better understanding on certain principles and goals.

aljazeera (2025-04-20). US attacks on Yemen tell Iran that US is "eyeing confrontation" aljazeera.com The US is negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program while bombing its allies, says Professor Hassan Ahmadian.

Zvi Bar'el (2025-04-20). As U.S.-Iran nuclear talks advance, the next stage will be the first real challenge. haaretz.com Despite mutual distrust, both sides have strategic reasons to seek diplomacy. Iran has set forth nine conditions for talks, while the U.S. position has been less clear. The discussions are moving to technical details, where the fate of the talks hang in the balance…

Staff (2025-04-20). give Israeli families hold rally at Gaza border. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Hamas turned down Israeli hostage deal proposal; Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra became the first Israeli war casualty since renewal of fighting ‚ñ GAZA: Over 90 killed in past 48 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ U.S.: Trump official says the U.S. and Iran have made "very good progress" in talks ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthi reports: U.S. struck targets in Sanaa, Hodeidah…

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). Israel will never be able to attack Iran: FM Araghchi. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel has never been able to wage an attack on the nation in the past and it will not be able to do so in the future.

aljazeera (2025-04-20). Everything you need to know about Iran-US nuclear negotiations. aljazeera.com After 'constructive' high-level talks come 'technical discussions' to move the negotiations along.

aljazeera (2025-04-20). US is "seeking maximum concessions from Iran" aljazeera.com "Trump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductive".

presstv.ir (2025-04-20). 'Rome talks made progress on principles of 'likely deal'; optimism warranted but with great caution'. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the latest round of indirect talks with the US yielded progress on principles of a likely deal, but advised great caution.

Saeed Minhas (2025-04-19). Will Washington and Tehran Finally Shake Hands? thinktank.pk The resumption of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Rome marks a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Facilitated by Omani mediation, these talks aim to address longstanding tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program. The involvement of Russia adds another layer of complexity, given its strategic partnership with Iran and vested interests in …

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iran Pursuing Logical Deal: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed the need to seize the opportunity to strike a "logical and rational" deal over Iran's nuclear program that would entail the removal of sanctions against Tehran through trust-building measures.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iran, US to Proceed with Technical Nuclear Talks in Oman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Delegations from Iran and the US have agreed on a new round of technical negotiations at the level of experts, due to be held in Oman on Wednesday, April 23, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

Ed Newman (2025-04-19). Iran says world must hold Israel accountable for mass murder, targeting children. radiohc.cu Tehran, April 20 (RHC) ⚪ Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has called on the international community to quit turning a blind eye to Palestine and hold the Israeli regime accountable for its crimes in Gaza, including the killing of children.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Non-Nuclear Topics Not Mooted in Talks with US, Iran's FM Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Tasnim that the US negotiators have refrained from bringing up any subject other than the nuclear issues during the indirect talks that have been held in Muscat and Rome.

aljazeera (2025-04-19). Iran, US report progress in nuclear talks, confirm third round next week. aljazeera.com After technical talks, senior negotiators are expected to reunite on April 26, according to Iran's foreign ministry.

A Guest Author (2025-04-19). Solidarity with Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi and against academic and political repression. workers.org This statement was recently issued by over 30 groups. On Friday, March 28, Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi, a prominent Iranian scholar and Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project at Yale Law School, was terminated from her position. Yale's decision followed a smear campaign of fabrications by a . . . |

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Diplomacy Ahead of New Round of US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As delegations from Iran and the US are going to hold the second round of indirect negotiations mediated by Oman, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed Tehran's push for diplomacy as a civilized way to resolve problems.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iran-Russia Cooperation at the Pinnacle: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The collaboration between Iran and Russia has reached its zenith, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said after a visit to Moscow.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Pezeshkian Extols Benefits of De-Escalation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the far-reaching positive impacts of peace and de-escalation as a result of diplomacy, but stressed that his administration has not tied anything to the results of the indirect talks with the US.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Two Jetliners Join Iran Air's Fleet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's national flag carrier, Iran Air, received two Airbus wide-body passenger planes it has purchased from a Hong Kong airline.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iran-US Talks Kick Off in Rome. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US got underway in Italy on Saturday.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iranian, US Teams Lodged in Separate Halls during Rome Talks: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied rumors about direct negotiations between Iran and the US in Rome, saying delegations from the two sides have been accommodated in separate halls with the Omani foreign minister acting as intermediary.

tn.ai (2025-04-19). Iran, US Wrap Up Negotiations in Rome. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A new round of indirect talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman and held in Italy, came to an end on Saturday afternoon.

Lama El Horr, Orinoco Tribune. (2025-04-19). European Decoupling From US Imperialism Is A Matter Of Global Security. popularresistance.org At the end of a four-year term, the Blinken-Sullivan-Austin trio, showcase of the Biden administration, will have distinguished itself by multiplying hotbeds of tension all around China, a NATO-Russia hybrid war, two genocidal wars, one televised in Gaza, the other covert, in Eastern Congo, a bloody conflict in Sudan, with millions of refugees, and the umpteenth attempt to kill Haiti — all topped off by mass mutilation in Lebanon and the devastating fall of Syria. As for extraterritorial sanctions and regime-change operations, from Georgia to Venezuela, via Iran, Pakistan and Bangladesh, they have either be…

geo.tv (2025-04-19). Iran, US end nuclear talks in Rome, agree to meet next week. geo.tv A 3D-printed miniature model of Donald Trump and the US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken on January 15, 2025. —ReutersTehran has sought to tamp down expectations of quick deal.Sides described first round of talks a week ago as productive.Washington wants halt to…

Staff (2025-04-19). Netanyahu says Hamas rejected cease-fire, deal would impede Gaza plan. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Hamas turned down Israeli hostage deal proposal; Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra became the first Israeli war casualty since renewal of fighting ‚ñ GAZA: Over 90 killed in past 48 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ U.S.: Trump official says the U.S. and Iran have made "very good progress" in talks ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthi reports: U.S. struck targets in Sanaa, Hodeidah…

Reuters (2025-04-19). Israel weighs attack on Iran nuclear facilities despite lack of Trump support, source says. haaretz.com U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Rome for a second round of preliminary nuclear talks on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Trump told Netanyahu Washington wanted to prioritize diplomatic talks with Tehran…

geo.tv (2025-04-19). Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-04-19). Iran, US task experts to design framework for a nuclear deal. geo.tv Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at the Italian Foreign Ministry in Rome, Italy, April 19, 2025, in this still image obtained from a video. — Reuters Expert-level meetings will begin on Wednesday in Oman.Top…

JANET (2025-04-19). Do not threaten Iran! Lift the sanctions immediately! iacenter.org April 17, 2025 The following is a statement from the organization Solidarity with Iran (SI) regarding the current Iran-U.S. negotiations. In light of the signs of emerging negotiations between the United States and Iran, we emphasize the following points: Any effort, including negotiations, to prevent military conflict between the United States and Iran serves the interests of both countries. However, given past experiences, trust in U.S. negotiations seems difficult. Historically, in the early days of imperialism, this approach was often referred to as "gunboat diplomacy," a term that still applies to President…

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