Hamas Rejects Disarmament Claims, Demands Palestinian Statehood First
Hamas denies U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s claim of willingness to disarm, reaffirms it will not lay down arms until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established. Humanitarian crisis and hostage tensions escalate in Gaza.
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Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran Will Continue Uranium Enrichment
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran Will Continue Uranium Enrichment. In a forceful speech on Wednesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sharply criticized a new U.S. nuclear proposal, calling it “100 percent against” the principles of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution. Although Khamenei did not entirely close the door on a potential agreement with the United States, he was unequivocal in rejecting any deal that would force Iran to give up uranium enrichment a key component of the country’s nuclear program.
The comments come amid the sixth round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S., aimed at reviving a broader agreement and easing decades-long tensions.
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Trump Declares ‘No Uranium Enrichment’ as Iran Nuclear Talks Falter
Asserting zero enrichment policy, Trump Declares 'No Uranium Enrichment' as Iran Nuclear Talks Falter. U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that his administration “will not allow any enrichment of uranium” under a proposed new nuclear deal with Iran. His firm declaration, made via social media, came shortly after media reports suggested that the U.S. negotiating team, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, had offered Tehran a more flexible interim deal.
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Iran Set to Reject US Nuclear Deal Over Uranium Enrichment and Sanctions Relief
Despite five rounds of indirect talks, Iran Set to Reject US Nuclear Deal Over Uranium Enrichment and Sanctions Relief. Iran appears poised to reject the latest US nuclear deal proposal over what officials describe as "excessive demands" and a lack of clarity surrounding sanctions relief and uranium enrichment rights. In spite of indirect talks and a proposal that the White House has called "acceptable," Iranian officials have labeled it a “non-starter,” casting doubt over the future of nuclear negotiations.
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Hamas Seeks Amendments to US Gaza Truce Proposal Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
In a critical development in the ongoing Gaza war, Hamas Seeks Amendments to US Gaza Truce Proposal Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis. Hamas has announced its willingness to resume indirect truce negotiations with Israel, aiming for a 60-day ceasefire that could pave the way toward a permanent end to hostilities. However, the Palestinian group is seeking key amendments to the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal, prompting swift rejection from American and Israeli officials.
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Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Hostages Amid US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks Amendments on Gaza Withdrawal and Aid
Aimed at halting the devastating conflict in Gaza, Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Hostages Amid US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks Amendments on Gaza Withdrawal and Aid. Hamas has officially responded to the US ceasefire proposal. The Palestinian group agreed to release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. This move aligns with the plan presented by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who proposed a 60-day ceasefire aimed at easing tensions and opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza.
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Israel Accepts US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Proposal; Hamas Still Wary of Truce Terms
A significant step Israel Accepts US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Proposal; Hamas Still Wary of Truce Terms. In an important decision towards a possible halt in the devastating Israel-Gaza conflict has emerged as Israel has formally accepted a new US-backed ceasefire proposal, according to the White House. The deal, which includes a 60-day truce, hostage releases, and the restoration of United Nations-led aid distribution in Gaza, was delivered to Hamas for consideration by President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.
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Iran-US Nuclear Talks Get Another Chance Amidst Persistent Uranium Enrichment Standoff
The latest round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks Get Another Chance Amidst Persistent Uranium Enrichment Standoff. Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States concluded in Rome on Friday, facilitated by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. While no breakthrough was achieved, both sides described the discussions as “professional” and “logical,” signaling a willingness to continue negotiations despite significant obstacles.
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US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Clashing Red Lines and High Stakes
In Rome this Friday, US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Clashing Red Lines and High Stakes. Iranian and US negotiators are scheduled to meet again on Friday in Rome to continue discussions aimed at resolving the long-standing dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program. This marks the fifth round of talks mediated by Oman since April. Despite both sides expressing a preference for diplomacy, tensions remain high due to deep-rooted disagreements on Iran’s uranium enrichment program a key “red line” for both parties.
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US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin in St. Petersburg Amid Stalled Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
In a bid to end the war US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin in St. Petersburg Amid Stalled Ukraine Ceasefire Talks. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, in a diplomatic mission aimed at putting an end to the grinding war in Ukraine, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at St. Petersburg on Friday for over four hours of intensive talks. The meeting is the third between the two this year, to reach a ceasefire agreement amid rising international pressure and the Ukraine ceasefire talks come at a critical moment in U.S.-Russia relations.
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