Iran’s top diplomat hits a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran’s power comes from saying ‘no’

Iran’s top diplomat hits a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran’s power comes from saying ‘no’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat insisted Sunday that Tehran’s strength came from its ability to “say no to the great powers,” striking a maximalist position just after negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program and after nationwide protests. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to diplomats at a summit in … Read more

Trump says Iran must negotiate as death toll in protests rises to at least 544

Trump says Iran must negotiate as death toll in protests rises to at least 544

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — US President Donald Trump said Iran must negotiate with Washington after his threat to hit the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move that came as activists said Monday that the death toll in nationwide demonstrations had risen to at least 544. Iran had no immediate … Read more