Hey fam, if you’ve been scrolling through Insta or catching up on TikTok, here’s a major drop from Tehran: Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, says direct nuclear talks with the US are on the table—if the vibes are right 🤝.
Aref told reporters in Tehran that Iran is down to negotiate "under equal conditions" to protect both sides' interests. That means no one-sided deals—only a fair collab. If the setup is good, these talks could even be face-to-face, he added.
Quick explainer: uranium enrichment is the process of boosting the amount of fissile atoms (it’s how you make nuclear fuel). Western nations pushed a “zero enrichment” plan, but Aref called it “a big joke”—a total nonstarter for Tehran.
Things heated up in mid-June: Israel struck Iranian sites (including nuclear facilities) and Iran fired back with missiles and drones. Then US forces bombed plants at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan, which led Iran to target the US base in Qatar. After 12 days of skirmishes, a ceasefire landed on June 24.
Now, Washington wants Iran to fully halt uranium enrichment. Tehran’s answer? Hard pass. Still, Aref says both sides could build trust—if the US stops “feigning sleep” and plays fair.
Why it matters: For our region’s techies, entrepreneurs and changemakers, this could shift global energy talks and regional security. Stay tuned—this story’s far from over! ✨
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Iran says direct talks with U.S. possible under favorable conditions
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