"Trump's close relationship with Turkish President Erdoğan, as well as Turkey's key role in the Gaza ceasefire agreement and in Syria, has made it one of the closest U.S. allies in the region. Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia also passed messages between the parties in an effort to de-escalate the situation. At the moment, there are no serious direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. officials say Tehran doesn't seem interested in a deal based on the U.S. terms."
"Araghchi said he discussed with Fidan the possible venue and agenda for talks with the Trump administration. "I hope we can soon reach a clear framework that can guarantee dignified negotiations," Araghchi said. "We need to see the conditions and the agenda first," Araghchi said, adding that any negotiations need to be "fair and equitable.""
President Trump said he has communicated or plans to communicate with Iran, telling them 'no nuclear' and to 'stop killing protesters.' Turkey has taken the lead as mediator, aided by close ties to the United States and roles in Gaza and Syria, while Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have relayed messages to de-escalate. U.S. officials say there are no serious direct negotiations and that Tehran appears uninterested in a deal on U.S. terms. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan urged beginning with nuclear talks. Iranian deputy foreign minister Araghchi said no plan exists yet to meet U.S. officials and called for a clear, fair framework for dignified negotiations.
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