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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian VP claims US utilizing intermediaries for negotiations

Sep 23, 2026 07:21 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,iran-us,negotiations,intermediaries

Summary

The Iranian Vice President stated that the United States is resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with Iran. This diplomatic assertion suggests an ongoing or renewed channel of communication between the two states, potentially aimed at de-escalation or addressing nuclear concerns, despite the lack of detailed content in the source article.

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T4 Mehr News
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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Vice President claimed US is using intermediaries to negotiate.

United States NEUTRAL

Alleged to be resorting to intermediaries for negotiations with Iran.

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