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Iran signals openness to US talks after shift in Washington's tone

Tehran acknowledges message from VP Vance as positive but conditions remain on substantive negotiations.

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What to know

  • Iran's security and foreign policy chiefs say the US has shifted its tone in direct messaging, signaling a potential opening for resumed negotiations after months of tensions.
  • Rezaei frames the US outreach as confirmation of Iranian strength, though Tehran has not yet formally replied to Vance's message.
  • Iranian officials welcome dialogue but remain cautious, warning against US efforts to sow discord within Tehran's decision-making circles.
  • Negotiations are proceeding through indirect mediation via Qatar despite renewed threats of military strikes from the US and Israel.

“consolidated its victory”

Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary · Middle East Monitor ↗

Donald TrumpDonald Trump US PresidentJD VanceJD Vance US Vice-PresidentMohsen Rezaei Iran's Supreme National Security Council SecretaryAbbas AraghchiAbbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign Minister

Iran signals openness to US talks after shift in Washington's tone
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    Rezaei welcomes shift in US tone as sign of Iranian 'victory'

    Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei says in a televised interview that the United States' tone has "changed completely" and describes the development as a good sign, saying it shows Iran has "consolidated its victory."

    “I have read the message but have not replied yet. Their tone has changed completely.”
    — Mohsen Rezaei
    1. 1 outlet Iran says change in US tone is a good sign

      first by Middle East Monitor, 7d ago

    2. 1 outlet Iran says US tone has 'changed' as Washington seeks negotiations

      first by The Economic Times, 8d ago

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    Iranian Foreign Minister calls US message a positive step with conditions

    Abbas Araghchi confirms Tehran received Vance's message and calls Washington's attempt to open dialogue a positive step, but warns that if the aim is to create disagreement among Iranian officials, it would be a mistake.

    “if Washington's aim in sending Vance's message is to create disagreement and division, this will be another mistake added to America's previous mistakes…”
    — Abbas Araghchi
  3. background

    Trump directs Vance to send message to Iran seeking negotiations — Vice-President JD Vance sends a message to Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei at President Trump's direction in an attempt to revive negotiations and avoid further US strikes.