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Iranian President Signals Willingness to Resume Nuclear Negotiations Amid US Military Activity

Sep 01, 2026 06:18 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,united states,nuclear negotiations,diplomacy,pezheshkian

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated a willingness to reciprocate US diplomatic overtures regarding a return to the June interim nuclear deal, despite concurrent US military operations. This development suggests a potential de-escalation channel in the diplomatic sphere, contrasting with ongoing military tensions in the region.

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Iran president offers olive branch even as US restarts attacks Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 10:31 Masoud Pezeshkian says his country would be willing to reciprocate if the US returns to the June interim deal Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives for a SCO+ format meeting of th...

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Iran NEUTRAL

President Masoud Pezeshkian offered an 'olive branch,' stating Iran would reciprocate if the US returns to the June interim deal.

United States NEUTRAL

Reported to have restarted attacks, creating a backdrop of military tension against which diplomatic overtures are made.

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