US, Iran show flexibility on nuclear deal, says Turkey
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- Turkey says US and Iran show flexibility toward a nuclear deal.
- Expanding talks to Iran’s missile program could spark a “new war”, warns Ankara.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said both the United States and Iran are demonstrating willingness to find common ground for a nuclear agreement, warning that broadening negotiations to include Iran’s ballistic missile program could trigger “another war”.
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In an interview with the Financial Times, Fidan described Washington’s readiness to tolerate Iranian uranium enrichment within defined limits as a positive development.
Trump maintains preference for agreement
US President Donald Trump earlier said he had not reached a final deal with 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but stressed his insistence on continuing negotiations with Iran.
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After a roughly three-hour meeting in Washington, Trump said a nuclear deal with Iran remains “the preferred option” if achievable and expressed hope that Tehran would act “more rationally” this time. He also discussed developments in Gaza and the region with Netanyahu, reaffirming close US-'Israel' ties.
Iran emphasizes sovereignty
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran will defend its sovereignty at all costs.
In a post on X, Araghchi wrote that reaching a nuclear deal is possible “as long as it is fair and balanced.”
