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A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq, Bahrain, on March 12, 2026. (Fadhel MADHAN / AFP) /
March 12, 2026, 11:53 pm
Iran’s Larijani says war won’t end before enemies made sorry for ‘grave miscalculation’
Tehran vows to ‘set region on fire’ if energy infrastructure and ports targeted; parliament speaker says attacks on Iran’s Gulf islands will see them ‘run with the blood of invaders’
By Agencies
Screengrab of Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs, in an interview with the BBC, aired February 2026. (BBC)
February 15, 2026, 11:21 am
Iran willing to compromise on nuclear deal if sanctions relief on table, diplomat says
Deputy FM tells BBC ‘ball is in America’s court,’ says talks have been ‘positive’; Iran won’t give up missiles, senior diplomat says, calling them ‘defensive capabilities’
By ToI Staff
Left: US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Paris, France, April 17, 2025. (Ludovic Marin, Pool Photo via AP); Right: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. (Tatyana Makeyeva/Pool Photo via AP)
July 3, 2025, 9:33 pm
US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Oslo next week for first time since war — report
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says his country ‘has every right to do enrichment within its territory,’ is open to diplomacy as long as US gives guarantees not to resort to force
By ToI Staff and AFP
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, speaks during a joint press conference with the President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region (not in picture) in the regional capital Arbil on February 17, 2025. (Safin HAMID / AFP)
May 19, 2025, 12:13 pm
Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment
Deputy FM says enrichment is ‘national achievement’ that won’t be abandoned, despite US envoy Witkoff warning any such activity is a ‘red line’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, speaks during a joint press conference with the President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region (not in picture) in the regional capital Arbil on February 17, 2025. (Safin HAMID / AFP)
May 13, 2025, 3:59 pm
Iran says open to temporary uranium enrichment limits
But Deputy FM Takht-Ravanchi notes that talks with the US about his country’s nuclear program have yet to address such specifics
By AFP and ToI Staff
US special envoy for Iran Robert Malley and United States' top negotiator for Iran nuclear talks, center, speaks at the Doha Forum in Qatar, March 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Lujain Jo)
July 1, 2022, 11:02 pm
US and Iran likely to try reviving nuke talks after Biden Mideast trip — report
Despite fruitless round in Doha, efforts set to continue beyond July deadline beyond which IAEA says it will no longer be able to verify nuclear activities permitted under JCPOA
By ToI Staff
Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani listens to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
June 30, 2022, 11:34 pm
Iran says it’s ready for new talks with US on nuclear deal
A day after indirect negotiations end in Qatar without significant progress, Tehran’s UN ambassador says ‘ball is in US’ court’
By Edith M. Lederer
Iran's UN Ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi speaks to reporters following a meeting with members of the UN Security Council, August 20, 2020, at the United Nations. (Mike Segar/Pool via AP)
October 14, 2021, 3:52 pm
Iran warns Israel against ‘military adventure’ in letter to UN
Tehran’s ambassador to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi accuses Israel of ‘provocative and adventurous threats’ against Iran’s ‘peaceful nuclear program’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is escorted to the podium before addressing the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2021, at UN headquarters in New York. (John Minchillo/Pool/AFP)
September 27, 2021, 11:15 pm
Iran dismisses Bennett’s UN speech as ‘full of lies’
Iranian envoy claims ‘Iran-phobia runs rampant’ after PM slams Tehran over its nuclear program, support for terrorist proxies; PA’s top diplomat laments omission of Palestinians
By ToI Staff
Iran's UN Ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi speaks to reporters following a meeting with members of the UN Security Council, August 20, 2020, at the United Nations. (Mike Segar/Pool via AP)
July 1, 2021, 11:01 am
Iran conditions return to nuclear deal on US commitment to never withdraw again
Tehran’s envoy to UN tells Security Council assurances needed to build ‘confidence’ in continued adherence to 2015 pact; urges holding Israel to account for ‘adventuristic’ attacks
By ToI Staff and AP
The Israeli-owned cargo ship, Helios Ray, sits docked in port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
March 10, 2021, 1:10 am
Iran denies to UN it attacked Israeli-owned cargo ship in Gulf
Tehran’s ambassador to United Nations says Israel ‘playing the victim,’ after Israeli envoy Erdan accuses Iranian forces of planting explosives on ship last month
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of Iran's ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi. (Twitter)
January 7, 2020, 11:47 pm
At UN, Iran protests Israeli officials’ past statements on potential strike
In letter written before US raid that killed top general, Tehran complains of ‘inflammatory’ and threatening statements from Jerusalem
By AP and ToI Staff
Senior Revolutionary Guard commander General Qassem Soleimani attends a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (not seen) and Revolutionary Guard commanders in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2016. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
January 5, 2020, 12:17 pm
Assassination or defensive action? Soleimani killing ignites freighted debate
The Pentagon insists killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani was self-defense, but there is no formal state of war between US and Iran; international law unclear on matter, says expert
By John Daniszewski
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