Iranian FM: U.S. and Iran had been making progress toward a deal
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📌 Key Takeaways
Iran's foreign minister claimed progress in nuclear talks before strikes
Diplomatic efforts were yielding results according to Iranian officials
U.S.-Israeli strikes have complicated potential nuclear agreement
Statement comes amid heightened regional tensions and military conflict
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed to NBC News on February 28, 2026, that the United States and Iran had been making substantial progress toward a nuclear agreement before U.S.-Israeli military strikes were carried out against the country over the weekend. The foreign minister's statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following coordinated attacks by the U.S. and Israel, which have significantly damaged diplomatic efforts between the two nations. Araghchi's comments suggest that despite years of hostility and stalled negotiations, both sides had been moving closer to a deal that could have potentially resolved the long-standing nuclear dispute. The revelation adds a new layer of complexity to the already volatile situation, as it indicates that diplomatic channels may have been more productive than publicly acknowledged before the recent military action. The timing of the foreign minister's statement, made to international media, appears aimed at highlighting what Iran perceives as the destructive impact of military intervention on diplomatic processes that were yielding positive results.
🏷️ Themes
Diplomacy, Middle East tensions, Nuclear negotiations
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