Radio Farda:

Iran's foreign minister has signaled a readiness to resume nuclear talks with the United States, while once again drawing firm red lines around Tehran's missile program and defensive capabilities, as regional mediation efforts accelerate amid escalating threats from President Donald Trump.

Speaking on January 30 in Istanbul, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran would be prepared to re-enter negotiations with Washington if talks were conducted on what he described as a "fair and equitable" basis.

At a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart, Araqchi said Iran was open to "confidence-building" measures related to its nuclear program, but stressed that Iran's military posture was non-negotiable.

"Iran's defensive capabilities and missiles will never be the subject of any negotiation," he said, adding that no direct talks between Tehran and Washington are currently planned.

The remarks come as diplomatic activity across the region intensifies to prevent a direct US–Iran confrontation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a phone call with Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian, offered Ankara's services as a "facilitator" between Iran and the United States. According to Turkey's presidency, Erdogan said Ankara was ready to help reduce tensions and resolve disputes, an offer that was followed by an in-person meeting later on January 30 between Erdogan and Araqchi.

Iran's presidency said Pezeshkian told Erdogan that any successful negotiation would depend on the abandonment of "warmongering and threatening actions in the region."

Yet analysts say Tehran's position reflects longstanding rigidity rather than a meaningful shift.

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