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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iran sets seven preconditions for resumption of nuclear talks with US

Sep 19, 2026 08:46 PM CT Tehran, Iran iran,united-states,nuclear-talks,diplo-macy,sanctions,conditions

Summary

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, announced seven specific conditions that must be met before Tehran will engage in negotiations with the United States. This diplomatic posturing signals a hardline stance on the terms of any potential dialogue, likely regarding sanctions relief and nuclear program status, and serves as a strategic lever in the ongoing geopolitical standoff.

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Iran's security chief says seven conditions announced for talks to begin Iran has announced seven conditions for starting any negotiations to the US government, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has said. "Tehran's message is clear and unambiguous; if Washington...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Announced seven conditions for starting negotiations with the US government.

United States NEUTRAL

Recipient of Iran's diplomatic demands for resuming talks.

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