Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees glimmer of hope' for talks
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Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees glimmer of hope' for talks
"Wang Yi urged dialogue in separate calls with his Turkish and Egyptian counterparts, suggesting that both Tehran and Washington had shown signals they were willing to return to the negotiating table."
"Prolonging this war would only result in further casualties and needless losses, leading to a further spillover of the conflict."
"Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that so far, no negotiations have taken place, and I believe our position is completely principled."
"Donald Trump insisted on Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran's denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side."
China's foreign minister Wang Yi indicated a potential for peace in the Middle East, citing willingness from both Iran and the US to negotiate. Despite Tehran's commitment to continue fighting, Wang urged dialogue with Turkey and Egypt. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that no negotiations have occurred, emphasizing a principled stance against discussing negotiations. Donald Trump claimed Iran's interest in peace talks, while Tehran rejected a US ceasefire proposal, asserting its own plan and intentions to avoid negotiations.
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