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diplomacyOct 31, 2026

Iran demands reduction in US forces in region as condition for settlement — top diplomat

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Tehran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks once Washington accepts its conditions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

Source: TASS (Russia) — Read the full report

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Neutral

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran demands a reduction in US forces in the region as a condition for settlement. He added that Iran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks once Washington accepts these conditions.

Iranian official

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will determine the format of negotiations only after Washington accepts its conditions. The top diplomat emphasized that a reduction in US forces in the region is a necessary prerequisite for any settlement.

Israeli

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks once Washington accepts its conditions. These conditions include a demand for a reduction in US forces in the region as a prerequisite for any settlement.

Western

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will determine the format of negotiations only after Washington accepts its conditions, which include a reduction in US military forces in the region.

Global South

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will determine whether to engage in direct or indirect negotiations only after Washington accepts its conditions. These demands include a reduction in US military forces in the region as a prerequisite for any settlement.

Humanitarian / anti-war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks once Washington accepts its conditions. A key demand for settlement is the reduction of US forces in the region.

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