The Latest Breaking News from Masoud Pezeshkian

Tehran will hold nuclear talks with France, Britain and Germany on Tuesday in Geneva – the second round of meetings since Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June derailed negotiations with Washington. The European partners have threatened to trigger UN sanctions unless Tehran resumes cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog.

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Pezeshkian's response came as Netanyahu addressed Iranians in a video message on Tuesday, pledging that Israel would help solve the country’s severe water shortages once Iran is “free” from the current government.

The IAEA is yet to make a statement about the meeting, which will not include a visit to Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S. A report by state TV on Monday said the country’s Supreme National Security council has decided to establish a Supreme National Defense Council that President Masoud Pezeshkian will head

Agreements, including for energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of Iranian president.

Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner.

Iran says it is ready to engage in talks with the United States, but only if Washington takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Iran’s president insists Tehran’s uranium enrichment programme will continue.