Iranian President Massoud Pezheshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States. file | Image Credit: AP
Iranian President Massoud Pezheshkian ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States on Monday (Feb 2, 2026) after US President Donald Trump said he was hoping for a deal to prevent military action against the Islamic republic, local media said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezheshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media reported on Monday. US President Donald Trump said he was hoping for a deal to avoid military action Against the Islamic Republic.
After a deadly response by Iranian officials to anti-government protests that escalated last month, Mr. Trump has threatened military action and ordered the dispatch of an aircraft carrier group to West Asia.
“President Pezheshkian orders start of negotiations with United States,” news agency distance reported on Monday. “Iran, United States hold talks on nuclear file” distance said without specifying a date.
Iran said on Monday that it was working on a methodology and framework for talks that would be ready in the coming days.
Published – February 02, 2026 11:41 pm IST
