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Indirect Iran-US talks

Iran's foreign minister and his Omani counterpart have discussed the necessary arrangements for the next round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington. Abbas Araghchi was talking in a phone call with Badr Busaidi after the latter said in a social media post that Iran and the US will hold another round of talks in Geneva on Thursday. The two top diplomats discussed the latest situation of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US. Earlier, Araghchi said in an interview with CBS news outlet that diplomacy is the only path for the US if it seeks a solution regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. Stressing that there is still a strong chance for a diplomatic agreement, Araghchi said a win-win outcome is still achievable. He noted that increased pressure or military threats will not force Iran to change its course. Iran’s top diplomat stressed that uranium enrichment remains a central issue in the talks. Araghchi said Iran has paid a heavy price for its nuclear program over the years, making the issue one of national dignity that Iran will not abandon.

Iranians never 'capitulate'

Iran’s foreign minister has responded to a recent confession by US President Donald Trump about Washington’s inability to make Tehran yield under American pressure. Abbas Araghchi stressed that the Iranian people do not capitulate because they are IRANIAN. Araghchi’s remarks followed a Fox News interview with Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, during which he said Trump had questioned why Iran has not capitulated in the face of Washington’s military build-up in West Asia. Witkoff said Trump was curious about Iran's position after he had warned them of severe consequences in the event of no deal. Iran has expressed readiness for engaging in win-win negotiations, which only focus on its peaceful nuclear program. Tehran has repeatedly rejected demands for the full dismantling of its nuclear activities or restricting its missile capabilities. Araghchi had previously said he would present a draft proposal for a potential agreement to his American counterparts in the coming days. 

Tensions over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected the US president’s offer to deploy a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island, dismissing his claim that Greenland lacks adequate medical facilities. Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said his government does not welcome Donald Trump’s offer. He emphasized that Greenland’s public health system provides free care to patients, unlike the US, where medical treatment can be costly. Denmark’s Defence Minister also said the Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs, adding that patients requiring specialized treatment can be treated in Denmark. The Danish prime minister also reacted to Trump's offer, saying she was happy to live in a country where insurance or wealth does not determine whether one receives dignified treatment. Trump said on Saturday that he was sending a “great hospital boat” to Greenland to care for what he described as many ill people not being properly treated there. This, as Greenland has five regional hospitals serving patients across the territory. The semi-autonomous island also provides free healthcare to all its citizens.

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