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Iran prepared to negotiate on nuclear dossier only with US

Ali Shamkhani stressed that bilateral negotiations should begin based on the condition that "illogical and unfounded demands are avoided"

Did Russia just help buy time for Iran to make a deal with the US?

Mediation by Russia reportedly coincides with eased US military pressure, giving diplomacy a chance to resume with Iran

Iran opens door to talks with US

Iran has signaled that it’s open to US talks while maintaining that it does not seek nuclear weapons

Iran willing to suspend nuclear program to make deal with US

According to two officials, Iran would prefer a proposal to create a regional consortium to produce nuclear power