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Iran open to ceasefire negotiations with US — report
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart after their meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on June 2, 2025. (AFP)
A senior official in Iran’s Foreign Ministry tells The New York Times that Tehran is willing to hold negotiations with the US.
The official, whose identity is withheld, says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would meet with Trump to discuss a ceasefire with Israel, the report says.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has publicly rejected talks with the US.
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