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Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters 3

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Negotiations With United States On Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a meeting with students. rejected the idea of holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter arrived from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Trump said last week he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks but also warning that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025 Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Thousands Protest Against Iranian President’s Address To UN General Assembly

A massive protest took place outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, September 24, as thousands of anti-Iran protesters staged a demonstration ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's address to the UN General Assembly.

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France And Serbia Sign Deal For Rafale Fighter Jets - Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R, C) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron (L, C) at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, on August 29, 2024. Serbia and France on Thursday signed a series of preliminary agreements on nuclear energy, strategic raw materials, as well as a deal on acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France And Serbia Sign Deal For Rafale Fighter Jets - Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (1st R, Front) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R, Front) at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, on August 29, 2024. Serbia and France on Thursday signed a series of preliminary agreements on nuclear energy, strategic raw materials, as well as a deal on acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France And Serbia Sign Deal For Rafale Fighter Jets - Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, on August 29, 2024. Serbia and France on Thursday signed a series of preliminary agreements on nuclear energy, strategic raw materials, as well as a deal on acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France And Serbia Sign Deal For Rafale Fighter Jets - Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, on August 29, 2024. Serbia and France on Thursday signed a series of preliminary agreements on nuclear energy, strategic raw materials, as well as a deal on acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France And Serbia Sign Deal For Rafale Fighter Jets - Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, on August 29, 2024. Serbia and France on Thursday signed a series of preliminary agreements on nuclear energy, strategic raw materials, as well as a deal on acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran rules out possibility of negotiating new nuclear deal

STORY: Iran rules out possibility of negotiating new nuclear deal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the weekly press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday Tehran "sees no need" for a new deal on its nuclear program. At a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, Kanaani made the remarks in response to calls from the West to modify the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the world powers, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and to negotiate a new one. "Ideas such as the JCPOA 2 and the likes of it are put forward by parties that have not been committed to their obligations and, as time passes by, they seek to justify their inaction" by proposing such ideas, said Kanaani. He stressed that Iran had fulfilled all of its commitments under the JCPOA, adding parties that failed to hon

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Iran says holding indirect nuclear talks with U.S. possible

STORY: Iran says holding indirect nuclear talks with U.S. possible DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani talking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday holding indirect talks with the United States through mediators on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal and the removal of sanctions against Iran is possible. Kanaani made the remarks in a press conference in response to a question about whether the continuation of nuclear negotiations hinged on the successful exchange of prisoners between Iran and the U.S. and the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency. Iran has always stressed its willingness to use negotiations and diplomacy to safeguard its rights and remove sanctions, Kanaani said, adding Iran always welcomes new initiatives to this end. Iran signed the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint C

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Iran blames West's "miscalculations" for failure to conclude nuclear talks

STORY: Iran blames West's "miscalculations" for failure to conclude nuclear talks DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani addressing the weekly press conference STORYLINE: Iran on Monday blamed Western states' "miscalculations about the riots in Iran" for the failure to conclude talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal in September last year. At a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the final draft resolution of the talks was ready to be concluded in September 2022 to prepare the ground for all sides' return to the deal, the Iranian Students' News Agency reported. However, the United States and its European partners "had miscalculations after the unrest in Iran and invested in the riots ... and lost the opportunity (to reach an agreement) by foot-dragging and refraining from concluding the negotiations," he said. In response to a questi

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AUKUS deal lacks transparency, undermines non-proliferation regime: Russian expert

STORY: AUKUS deal lacks transparency, undermines non-proliferation regime: Russian expert DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of an interview with Anton Khlopkov 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTON KHLOPKOV, Director of the Russian think tank Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS) 3. various of Anton Khlopkov's speech at a seminar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTON KHLOPKOV, Director of the Russian think tank Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS) STORYLINE: The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (U.S.) lacks transparency, increases proliferation risks, and poses severe challenges to the non-proliferation regime and regional security and stability, a Russian expert told Xinhua on Wednesday on the sidelines of a seminar on the AUKUS held in Vienna. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTON KHLOPKOV, Director of the Russian think tank Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS) "It is a

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AUKUS nuclear submarine deal poses risk to global security: think tank report

STORY: AUKUS nuclear submarine deal poses risk to global security: think tank report DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of outside view of the seminar 2. various of the seminar 3. various of speakers STORYLINE: The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal poses a serious risk to regional and global security, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by a Chinese and a Russian think tank at a seminar here. The report, called "The AUKUS submarine deal: risks for the nuclear non-proliferation regime and global security", was published by the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association and Russia's Center for Energy and Security Studies. Under the trilateral AUKUS alliance, announced in September 2021, Australia can build nuclear-powered submarines with technology provided by the United States and the United Kingdom. The AUKUS deal involves the transfer of up to four tons of weapons-grade highly enriched uranium from the United States and Britain,

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-AUKUS-RISK-THINK TANK REPORT

(230802) -- VIENNA, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A seminar is held in Vienna, Austria, on Aug. 2, 2023. The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal poses a serious risk to regional and global security, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by a Chinese and a Russian think tank at the seminar here. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-AUKUS-RISK-THINK TANK REPORT

(230802) -- VIENNA, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Song (Front), China's permanent representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, speaks at a seminar in Vienna, Austria, on Aug. 2, 2023. The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal poses a serious risk to regional and global security, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by a Chinese and a Russian think tank at the seminar here. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region

STORY: Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nasser Kanaani speaking at a weekly press conference STORYLINE: The United States should be held responsible for the stalemate in negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal and the escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday. Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a weekly press conference while commenting on the latest developments regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the revival of the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The negotiation path is still "open" and the nuclear deal's revival can be pursued through diplomatic channels, Kanaani said, urging the U.S. side to show its determination and to make its "definite" political decision to this end. Iran signed the

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Japanese public gathers to oppose contaminated wastewater discharge plan

STORY: Japanese public gathers to oppose contaminated wastewater discharge plan DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japanese against nuclear-contaminated wastewater discharge plan 2. various of the protest STORYLINE: Japanese residents on Thursday held a rally in Tokyo to protest against the Japanese government's plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the sea. Carrying signs such as "Do not let nuclear-tainted water pollute the sea" and "Do not spill poison into the sea," about 120 protestors of all ages rallied in front of the House of Representatives, or the lower house of the Diet. The contaminated water must first be stored to minimize radioactivity before the world works out how to deal with it, said Toshihiro Inoue, the organizer of the rally. If the nuclear-contaminated water is allowed to be discharged into the sea, arbitrary discharges would take place whenever nuclear contamination occurs in the future, he said. Ig

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Australians protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

STORY: Australians protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine deal DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest outside the Sydney Town Hall 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS DOHERTY, Protester STORYLINE: Dozens of people gathered outside the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday to protest against a newly-announced nuclear submarine agreement between Australia and its AUKUS partners, namely Britain and the United States. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS DOHERTY, Protester "I felt very sad. It was a very bad day for Australia and for Australian young people. It means that for the next 20 to 40 years, Australia will be facing a massive expenditure. Instead of dealing with the problems that are in our own country and in the region, there will be wasting money on these dreadful weapons of mass destruction. That is completely unnecessary. And we've always said that there's a better way to respond to our neighbors, rather than firing rockets an

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Iran says "diplomatic dynamism" exists in talks to revive nuclear deal

STORY: Iran says "diplomatic dynamism" exists in talks to revive nuclear deal DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry's weekly press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that "diplomatic dynamism" exists through different channels in the talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal and remove anti-Iran sanctions. Exchange of messages between different sides to the deal is continuing at different levels, Iran's official news agency IRNA quoted Kanaani as saying during a weekly press conference. He noted that Iran has always welcomed goodwill efforts and measures aimed at resolving the issue and achieving a nuclear agreement. According to Kanaani, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) still carry out regular cooperation, in addition to constant and direct negotiations between Iranian envoys and the IAEA in Vienna and talks between experts from both sides. He

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China "biggest driver" of clean energy technologies: IEA head

STORY: China "biggest driver" of clean energy technologies: IEA head DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of head of IEA and Davos 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director, IEA 3. various of China STORYLINE: The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that he expected China's economy to perform better this year coupled with a rise in demand for oil and gas. He also highlighted the leading role China plays in green technologies. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director, IEA "I think China today is the biggest driver of clean energy technologies. China today is the world's number one in solar, number one in wind, number one in electric cars, and number one in new nuclear facilities. So this is very good, but at the same time, China has to find ways to deal with coal emissions. But I very much hope that China will reach a peak of emissions before 2030 and will reach its ta

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-FM-IRAN-FM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230117) -- ANKARA, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (R) and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian attend a joint press conference in Ankara, Türkiye, on Jan. 17, 2023. The Iranian foreign minister said on Tuesday that an agreement on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal is within reach if the United States stops setting new conditions and acts realistically, official news agency IRNA reported. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)