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Iran's top negotiator says US war is 'a divine blessing'. Where talks stand

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July 1, 2026

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Delegations from both the US and Iran are in Doha, holding separate meetings today with Qatari officials. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Qatar’s emir. Meanwhile, low-level, technical talks are also underway as US and Iranian officials talk indirectly through Qatari and Pakistani mediators, a diplomatic source told CNN. Vice President JD Vance said talks in Doha are “going well” and that discussions about the nuclear issue would start soon. 0:00 Iran's new red lines in the talks 3:00 The situation in Lebanon 4:26 What will happen to Iran's frozen assets Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News

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Egypt Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?

The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding in France to halt the fighting. That pause was never a given, considering a half-century of hatred between The post One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 28, 2026

Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran

Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Houthi congratulates Iran's victory over US, Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – leader of Houth Ansarullah movement in Yemen congratulated the Islamic Republic of Iran on its victory over the enemies—America and Israel, affirming that this victory represents an important victory for the entire Axis.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran’s leadership emerges from war battered and transformed

Iran‘s leadership has pitched its war with the United States and Israel as a triumph, emerging stronger and more resolute than ever, but the damage inflicted by the war may have fundamentally transformed the regime for the worse. After the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed on Thursday, both sides quickly maneuvered to present the []

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table

Military superiority does not automatically translate into diplomatic success. America's greatest weakness in negotiations with Iran lies not in its power, but in its misunderstanding of diplomacy, culture, and strategic patience. The post Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran says Doha to unfreeze $6 billion of its assets

The temporary agreement with Washington is “a great victory for the Iranian people,” said Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Related coverage for "Iran's top negotiator says US war is 'a divine blessing'. Where talks stand": Egypt Independent — One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran. Mehr News Agency — Houthi congratulates Iran's victory over US, Zionist regime. Washington Examiner — Iran’s leadership emerges from war battered and transformed. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs — Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table. Jewish News Syndicate — Iran says Doha to unfreeze $6 billion of its assets