IRAN ENGAGES IN INDIRECT TALKS WITH U.S . AMID TENSIONS

What happened: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran and Washington are in indirect negotiations through mediators, tied to a seven-day ceasefire proposal Iran presented in September. Key numbers: Talks cover the U.S. Why it matters: Araghchi said Iran will give diplomacy another chance only with strong evidence of U.S. sincerity, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said the nation does not trust the U.S. The U.S. has shown little interest in returning to the June memorandum and is increasing economic pressure. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran and Washington are in indirect negotiations through mediators, tied to a seven-day ceasefire proposal Iran presented in September.

Araghchi said Iran will give diplomacy another chance only with strong evidence of U.S. sincerity, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said the nation does not trust the U.S. The U.S. has shown little interest in returning to the June memorandum and is increasing economic pressure.