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Turkish FM reports deadlock in US-Iran nuclear negotiations

Sep 19, 2026 02:19 PM CT Ankara, Turkey diplomacy,us-iran,nuclear-talks,turkey,mediation

Summary

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a deadlock. He noted that Ankara and other regional actors are actively pursuing initiatives to facilitate the conclusion of these talks. This development highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage tensions between Washington and Tehran, a key factor in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Hakan Fidan underlined that Ankara and other countries are putting forward initiatives and "doing everything possible to ensure that the negotiations between Washington and Teheran are concluded"

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T4 TASS
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United States NEUTRAL

Involved in stalled negotiations with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Involved in stalled negotiations with the United States.

Russia NEUTRAL

Source of the report (TASS), indicating Russian state media coverage of the diplomatic status.

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