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Negotiations Amid Confrontation: Scenarios Facing Iran–U.S. Talks
People walk past an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Feb 02) – At a time when mutual threats between Iran and the United States had reached their highest level in recent days, new developments suggest that Washington has entered a new phase in response to Tehran’s firm stance.
Unlike previous weeks, when the media and political initiative lay largely with the United States, there are now signs of a tactical retreat in the public positions of the American side—though serious doubts remain about the authenticity of this shift.
After Iran sent a clear message in the face of threats without backing down from its positions, the United States appears to have concluded that, under current conditions, it lacks the capacity to generate a “credible threat” against Iran.
This assessment has prompted Washington to activate indirect communication channels, with messages from the U.S. conveyed to Tehran through several regional and international actors.
Within this framework, the prospect of launching indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States has once again been raised in earnest. While such talks may outwardly signal an intention to reduce tensions, likely scenarios indicate a high risk of their rapid collapse and a subsequent escalation of confrontation.
This is particularly the case given that, alongside these diplomatic moves, the U.S. is pursuing a strategy of combined pressure—conditioning Iran’s domestic environment, creating political divisions, and intensifying public opinion pressure.
Key important points on the Iran–U.S. negotiations gathered by WANA News Agency today:
- After mutual threats between Iran and the United States peaked and Iran did not retreat, the U.S. sent messages to Iran.
- These messages were conveyed to Iran via Turkey, Qatar, and Russia.
- In its messages, the U.S. has retreated from its public positions, though there are serious doubts about how genuine this shift is.
- The U.S. administration has concluded at this stage that it is unable to produce a credible threat against Iran.
- Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States are likely to begin on Sunday in Ankara.
- The talks will be held at the level of Araghchi and Witkoff.
- The most likely scenario is that the negotiations will quickly fail due to U.S. excessive demands, leading to an intensification of confrontation between the two countries.
- Concurrently with the talks, the U.S. is focusing on conditioning the domestic environment, creating political rifts, and building up pressure.
- The United States seeks to mobilize public opinion pressure on the Iranian system in order to secure an agreement.
Details on Potential Iran–US Negotiations
WANA (Feb 02) – Amid ongoing diplomatic activity in the region, speculation has intensified over the possible resumption of indirect talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States in the coming days, as regional actors step up their mediation efforts.
According to reports, if the talks go ahead, Iran’s delegation would be led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, while the US side would be headed by Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of US President Donald Trump. Senior Iranian diplomats, including Majid Takht-Ravanchi and Kazem Gharibabadi, are also expected to be part of the Iranian negotiating team.
Some diplomatic sources, pointing to Araghchi’s recent visit to Turkey and Ankara’s efforts to facilitate dialogue, suggest that the talks could be held in Turkey. In this context, the possible participation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has also been mentioned. At the same time, other regional countries, including Qatar and Egypt, have been named as potential hosts or mediators, reflecting their recent diplomatic initiatives related to the talks…
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Iran and U.S. May Begin Negotiations Soon
WANA (Feb 02) – According to Persian-language media, citing an informed source within the government, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has authorized the start of negotiations.
Based on these reports, Iran and the United States will hold talks within the framework of the nuclear issue.
The exact time and location of the meeting have not yet been finalized. The negotiations are expected to take place at the level of Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and the U.S. representative, Steve Witkoff.
Israeli Channel 12 Reports Missile-Impact Drill Simulating Iranian Attack
The latest design of the mural at Palestine Square in Tehran, bearing the slogan “We are ready—are you ready?”, was unveiled in response to speculation regarding missile tests by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Feb 02) – Israeli Channel 12, citing military sources, reported that the country’s Home Front Command conducted a drill on Sunday simulating the impact of Iranian missiles.
Earlier, the network also reported that Tel Aviv has exerted extensive pressure on Washington to prevent the conclusion of an agreement and to push for a military strike against Iran.
The Israeli military additionally announced that it would carry out a nighttime exercise in the Haifa area.
According to Israeli Channel 12, citing informed sources, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the defense minister as well as the heads of the Mossad intelligence agency and the Israeli military’s General Staff following his return from Washington.
Israeli Media: Tel Aviv Sets Conditions for Any U.S. Agreement with Iran
WANA (Feb 02) – A Hebrew-language media outlet has reported that the Israeli regime has laid out a set of strict conditions for the United States regarding any potential agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, Israeli officials have identified three main conditions as prerequisites for any deal between Washington and Tehran. These include the complete termination of Iran’s nuclear program, the dismantling of its missile capabilities, and an end to Iran’s support for what Israel describes as resistance groups.
The report added that Israeli officials believe any agreement that fails to address these issues would not, in their view, alleviate Israel’s security concerns and could instead lead to an expansion of Iran’s regional influence.
The report comes at a time when discussions about the possible resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States have once again gained attention in international political and media circles.
Observers say the introduction of such conditions could complicate diplomatic efforts and further challenge the prospects for reaching a potential agreement between Tehran and Washington.
U.S.-Iran Talks Stall; Attack Unlikely
WANA (Feb 01) – Iran’s leader today stated more explicitly, “The United States should know that if it starts a war, this time, it will be a regional war.” This is the first time Ayatollah Khamenei has issued such a direct threat to his enemies. “We are not the initiators and do not want […]
Trump: I Hope We Can Reach an Agreement with Iran
WANA (Feb 02) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes Washington and Tehran can reach an agreement, responding to a warning by Iran’s Supreme Leader about the possibility of a “regional war” in the event of a U.S. military attack.
Trump made the remarks Sunday night at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Asked by a reporter about the Iranian Supreme Leader’s statement that a U.S. attack could trigger a wider regional conflict, Trump said: “Why shouldn’t he say that? Of course he would say it. We have the largest and most powerful naval force in the world there, very close. Still, I hope we can reach a deal.”
Trump’s comments came after Iran’s Supreme Leader, in a speech on Sunday marking the anniversary of February 1 (12 Bahman in the Iranian calendar, the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran), warned of the serious consequences of any military action against Iran. His remarks received wide international media coverage, with many outlets highlighting the warning about the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Meanwhile, the news website Axios reported Sunday night, citing a senior U.S. official, that the Trump administration has conveyed through several diplomatic channels its readiness to meet with Iranian officials to negotiate a possible agreement.
Axios also quoted two regional sources as saying that Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are working to arrange a meeting later this week in Ankara between Steve Witkoff, the U.S. president’s special envoy, and senior Iranian officials.
At the same time, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi addressed the rising tensions between Tehran and Washington in a detailed interview with the U.S. television network CNN. Referring to Trump’s statements opposing Iran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons, Araghchi said: “We fully agree with this position. Iran is ready to negotiate over its nuclear program to ensure that it is entirely peaceful and remains so permanently.”
The Iranian foreign minister stressed that Tehran expects the lifting of sanctions in return, adding: “Such an agreement is possible and can even be achieved in the short term. We should focus on what is achievable and not miss the opportunity for a fair and just agreement that guarantees the non-acquisition of nuclear weapons.”
These developments come as tensions between Iran and the United States have once again become a central issue in international politics, with global attention focused on the future of diplomatic efforts between the two sides.
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