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Iran says it’s ready to participate in ‘fair and just’ nuclear talks with the US

By Ileya Robinson-Williams, CNN

Updated 4:18 PM EST, Fri January 30, 2026

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Iran says it’s ready to participate in ‘fair and just’ nuclear talks with the US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said at a press conference Friday that “Iran is ready to participate in any diplomatic process that is meaningful, logical and fair,” but ruling out the possibility of engaging in negotiations about what he called Iran’s “defensive capabilities.” CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran. Thousands were killed across Iran in protests which began in late December. At least 40,000 were arrested in the subsequent crackdown, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. A note to our viewers: CNN is reporting from Iran only with the permission of the Iranian government.

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<p>CNN's Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December. Thousands were killed and at least 40,000 arrested in the subsequent crackdown, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Faces are blurred for protection. CNN operates in Tehran only with the permission of the Iranian government.</p>

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