US Iran Tensions: A big statement has come out regarding the political situation in Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and, despite not being seen in public, continues to play an active role in the country’s affairs. He said this in front of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate.

Claim of increased activism behind the scenes

According to Marco Rubio, there are indications that Mujtaba Khamenei is now more actively involved in governing power than before. He said that although they are not visible in public, they are playing a role in important decisions internally. Rubio also indicated that despite being injured in the US-Israel attacks earlier this year, he has not been completely removed from running the country.

Background of family and power struggle

According to the information, Mujtaba Khamenei was declared the Supreme Leader after the assassination of his father Ali Khamenei. This incident is said to have happened during the initial attacks by America and Israel on 28 February. After this, Iran retaliated by attacking American bases in the Gulf region, due to which the situation gradually turned into a regional war. However, now the situation is somehow under temporary ceasefire.

Strait of Hormuz becomes cause of global tension

Amidst this conflict, the global energy crisis has deepened due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. This waterway is considered extremely important for the world’s oil and gas supply. According to reports, Mujtaba Khamenei is currently living in a secret place under tight security and is involved in government decisions from there through encrypted communication and other means.

Deadlock in US-Iran peace talks

The US Secretary of State said that there are still possibilities for peace talks with Iran, but the talks are completely stalled. He said that the US administration is not ruling out the possibility of any agreement, but the situation is extremely unstable. President Donald Trump had also said that a new agreement can be expected soon.

Strict conditions of sanctions on Iran

Rubio made it clear that the sanctions imposed on Iran will continue until it takes concrete steps regarding its nuclear activities and uranium enrichment. He said that Iran will have to clearly announce that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz and no ships will be attacked. Along with this, cooperation will also have to be done in removing landmines from sea routes.

America’s tough stance on nuclear program

America says that the sanctions imposed on Iran have been imposed because of its nuclear program and uranium enrichment activities. If Iran agrees to stop or end these activities, sanctions relief can be given.

Tension continues in the Middle East

Meanwhile, the situation in the Middle East still remains tense due to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Lebanon. For this reason, Iran has currently stopped the ongoing peace talks through mediators. Experts believe that unless the regional conflict is completely calmed down, there is little possibility of major progress in Iran-US talks.

Islamabad Talks 2026: The talks between America and Iran in Pakistan have ended without any agreement. After this, the biggest question is whether the war will start again? At present there is little possibility of this happening because the ceasefire is said to continue till April 21 and Pakistan has come forward as the guarantor of this agreement.

According to the News 18 report, top sources in the Pakistan government said, “Even though the talks have not resulted in a formal agreement, there is a broad but informal understanding between the two sides. The 15-day ceasefire that started from April 7 will continue till April 21 and there will be no violations during this period.”

Iran adopted a stance to reduce tension

According to sources, Iran is currently taking steps towards reducing tension. Pakistan has played the role of guarantor till the deadline of 21 April. America’s peace proposal is still on the table and Iran’s formal response is awaited. In this situation, there is no possibility of any new tension or attack till 21st April.

Iran under pressure from Pakistan and America

Sources say that Pakistan’s military presence in the Gulf region and America-led diplomacy are together putting pressure on Iran. Iran is avoiding any aggressive step because doing so could isolate it at the international level and strengthen Pakistan’s two-way pressure strategy.

What happened in the peace talks?

Peace talks between America and Iran ended on 12 April 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. This talk was done with the aim of ending the war that had been going on for about 6 weeks. Despite these marathon talks that lasted for 21 hours under the leadership of US Vice President JD Vance, no agreement could be reached and there are no plans for the next talks at the moment.

Nuclear issue became the biggest controversy

The biggest reason for the breakdown of talks was Iran’s refusal to accept America’s conditions. The US wanted Iran to agree to “zero enrichment” and eliminate its uranium reserves.

After 40 days of fierce military action, a two-week ceasefire has come into effect between America and Iran, but the situation still remains critical. Now the whole world is keeping an eye on the peace talks to be held in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad this week, where there seems to be more possibility of conflict than talks.

The White House has made it clear that America is not going to back down from its stand. “The President’s red lines, that is, an end to uranium enrichment in Iran, have not changed,” the press secretary said. It was also made clear that the talks would move forward only when global energy routes remain fully open, “without any limits or delays.”

Even after ceasefire, picture on ground is different

Even after the ceasefire, the picture on the ground is different. Israel is continuously attacking Lebanon. America also clearly said, “Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire.” This issue has now become the biggest controversy. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi directly warned America. He says, “America will have to choose either a ceasefire or a continued war through Israel. It cannot have both.” He further said, “Now the ball is in America’s court and the world is watching how well it keeps its promises.”

Questions raised on credibility of talks

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf even raised questions on the credibility of the talks. “The solid foundation on which negotiations were to take place has been openly and clearly broken even before the talks have even begun,” he said. Vice President JD Vance will lead the talks from the US side. Meanwhile, the American defense establishment has also given strong indications that Iran will have to hand over its enriched uranium, otherwise it will be removed and taken into its possession. The tension does not end here. The American side claims that no such promise was ever made regarding Lebanon. That means both sides are going to sit at the negotiating table with different understandings. This conversation with Pakistan is not just a diplomatic meeting, but has become a decisive battle between war and peace. Now it remains to be seen whether talks will find a way out or the Middle East will move towards another major conflict.

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US President Donald Trump may allow Iran to continue nuclear enrichment, provided Tehran assures that it will not leave any possible path towards making a nuclear bomb. According to American media reports, if Iran does not accept America’s demands, then the Trump administration has tough military options ready. This report has come at a time when America is increasing its military presence in the Middle East. It is believed that the chances of a diplomatic agreement between the two countries are decreasing and tension is increasing rapidly. American officials have been quoted as saying that Iran will have to make a proposal that can assure the Trump administration and regional allies that it is ready to completely abandon its nuclear weapons program.

According to the report of Axios, a senior American official said that if Iran wants to avoid military action then it will have to make such an offer which America cannot refuse. The report also claims that the Pentagon has prepared several options for possible action, including targeting Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his possible successor Mojtaba Khamenei and the religious leadership. However, the final decision is in Trump’s hands and at present he has not taken any clear decision.

Fear of attack at the end of the week

According to media reports, talks between America and Iran have almost come to a standstill. Regional sources say that Gulf countries and Israel are now seeing greater possibility of military conflict. America has made its largest military deployment in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War. Israel is also preparing for possible joint military action, although a final decision has not been taken yet. It was also said in the American media that America could attack at the end of the week, but Trump has not yet given any final order.

Iran’s stance

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that both sides have agreed on many issues, but differences still remain on many things. Iran may present a written proposal in the coming days. Araghchi made it clear that the purpose of the talks is to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program remains completely peaceful. He said Iran could agree to political and technical measures to restore confidence, provided the US provides sanctions relief. Iran also said it has not been asked to achieve zero enrichment and has not proposed a temporary halt to enrichment.

US terms

American officials say that any proposal from Iran should be very detailed and clear. It will have to prove that its nuclear program is completely peaceful. Amidst the recent decision of the Supreme Court and domestic political pressures, Trump wants an agreement that he can present to the American public in a politically strong manner.

US-Iran Talks: US President Donald Trump has said that America’s talks with Iran have been very good. This conversation took place in Oman on Friday, where the delegations of both the countries did not discuss directly face to face, but through talks. Trump indicated that Iran seems ready for an agreement, but the final decision will be on what the terms of the agreement are.

This meeting held in Oman was the first formal conversation between the two countries after the military attacks on Iran by America and Israel last year. Iran’s nuclear and military bases were targeted in these attacks. Now both sides have agreed to continue further talks after taking advice from their respective countries. Trump said the next round could take place as early as next week, although Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no date has been set yet.

What happened in the US-Iran meeting?

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Iran’s side and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff from America’s side participated in this conversation. Apart from this, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was also a part of this process. The talks were mediated by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. He met both the delegations separately.

What issues were discussed?

Iran says that the scope of talks was limited only to its nuclear program. Araghchi clearly said that there was no discussion on ballistic missiles, groups operating in the region or the internal politics of the country. Iran also said that it is ready to guarantee that its nuclear program will be limited to peaceful purposes only if economic sanctions imposed on it are lifted. He also said that he is ready to limit it to 60 percent.

At the same time, America wants that the scope of talks should be wider and it should also include issues related to Iran’s missile program, support to armed organizations operating in the area and human rights. The biggest controversy is regarding uranium enrichment. Iran considers it its right, while America and its partner countries consider it a step towards nuclear weapons. A day after the talks, Araghchi reiterated that Iran is not ready to completely stop uranium enrichment.

Khamenei did not attend the army meeting for the first time in 37 years

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not participate in the annual meeting of Air Force commanders to be held on February 8. This has happened for the first time in 37 years. He has been attending this meeting every year since assuming power in 1989. His absence has come to light at a time when tensions between Iran and America have increased considerably. This has intensified speculations about Tehran’s future strategy and also deepened fears of possible US military action.

US-Iran Talks: The way has finally been cleared for the proposed talks between America and Iran. Despite the talks reaching the brink of collapse, now both the countries are ready to sit for talks again. According to the report of the British newspaper The Guardian, this important meeting will now be held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Friday, whereas earlier it was planned to be held in Turkey.

Iran’s Foreign Minister confirmed

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said late on Wednesday night that the meeting will now be held in Muscat. He wrote on social media, ‘Nuclear talks with America will take place in Muscat on Friday morning at around 10 am.’ He also thanked Oman for organizing this meeting.

American officials also confirmed that talks will take place. This meeting is taking place at a time when tension is very high in the area. America has increased its military presence there and has warned Iran that if talks fail, action may be taken.

Iran not ready on missiles and other issues

Earlier on Wednesday it seemed that the talks would break down. Iran had clearly said that it would not talk about its ballistic missiles or other issues related to the region. America wants the scope of talks to be wider.

Rubio said – the matter will move forward only when these issues are included

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is ready for talks, but it has some clear demands. He said, ‘If any concrete result is to be achieved from the talks, then some important issues will have to be included in it.’ He mentioned Iran’s missiles, support to armed groups, nuclear program and treatment of its own people.

Trump said this in his statement

When President Donald Trump was asked a question on Iran’s stance, he said that Iran’s supreme leader should be worried. “I would say they should be very, very concerned,” Trump said. Arab and Muslim countries appealed to the White House not to abandon the talks. After this both sides agreed to return to the negotiating table again.

Iran clearly says – talk only on nuclear issue

Iran says that the only issue in the talks will be that its nuclear program is not for military purposes. He wants to retain the right to enrich uranium in his country and refuses to send his uranium abroad. Russia has said that its proposal to keep uranium with itself still stands.

Iran’s President Masood Pipeskian said in an interview to Fox News on Thursday (September 25) that who will guarantee us that Israel will not attack our nuclear bases? Until such a guarantee is received, Iran will not consider reducing its uranium enrichment level. However, he also reiterated that Iran would never make atomic bombs.

This statement came at a time when allegations and counter-allegations between Iran and Israel were intensified in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). UK’s UN messenger announced that the UN ban on Iran would be re -implemented from 26 September. Russia and China tried to postpone it, but the proposal could not pass. Tehran warned that western countries would have to bear the responsibility of this. Poraskian said that despite these sanctions, Iran will not come out of NPT (nuclear non -proliferation treaty).

Israel’s opposition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in UNGA that the world should not allow Iran to re -erect nuclear and military programs. He along with the US indicated to increase pressure on Iran. In June 2025, Israel and the US also carried out air strikes on Iran’s nuclear bases.

Iran’s argument NPT right

Iran says that it has as much right to promote uranium as it is to all member countries of NPT. The condition is that technology should be used only for peaceful energy production. At the same time, Israel is not a member of NPT and it is believed that it is the only country in the middle East which has nuclear weapons.

Increased stress and global impact

Iran’s economy is already struggling with American and Western sanctions. If the new UN restrictions are strictly applicable, Tehran can adopt a more aggressive stance. On the other hand, Israel’s strong opposition and America’s support can push the issue towards a big confrontation in the Middle East.

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Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei informed that the country has achieved advanced levels in Uranium Enrichment. Khameni said that while some countries promote Uranium up to 90% for the purpose of making nuclear weapons, Iran has limited it to only 60%. He clarified that Iran does not need nuclear weapons and his intention is never to make such weapons. This statement by Khameni sent a message that Iran is furthering its nuclear program for peaceful purposes.

What did you say about the conversation with America

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday termed any kind of conversation with the US as ‘waste and harmful’ for the country. He said that in the present situation, talks with America will be against Iran’s interests and it will prove to be ‘dead-end’. Khamenei clarified that Iran does not need nuclear weapons and has no intention of producing them.

In his recorded message, he said that Iran will not bow before any external pressure, especially in terms of uranium enrichment. Khamenei said that the US wants Iran to leave its missile program, which includes moderate -distance missiles. He said, “Composing under pressure will be like surrender, and no respectable nation will accept it.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said this big thing

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragachi said that Iran will continue talks with all concerned countries including Britain, France and Germany. In a statement issued after a meeting in New York, he said that Iran wants to continue the process of negotiating to prevent the United Nations’ old sanctions from being re -implemented. However, it was clear from Khamenei’s statement that the possibility of direct talks with America is now very low. He said, “America speaks the language of threats and pressure. In such a situation it is surrender to interact and the Iranian nation will never accept it.”

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Iran’s nuclear program has been a matter of international controversy for decades, but Tehran is not ready to retreat despite the recent war and attacks. In an interview given to Fox News, Iranian External Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi said that stopping uranium enrichment will have to be compromised on national pride and scientific achievements.

Iran made it clear that it would not eliminate its nuclear program in any external pressure (American-Israel). This attitude is not only political, but it also includes a deep cultural and scientific spirit. Araghchi, adding it to the hard work and achievements of Iranian scientists, described it as a ‘symbol of pride’.

The condition of nuclear installations after US-Israeli attacks
After the attack by Israel on 13 June, there was a 12 -day fierce battle between Iran and Israel. In the final phase of this war, the US started Operation Midnight Hammer, in which B-2 Spirit Bombers dropped 30,000 pounds GBU-57 Bunker Buster Bomb Dropped. The goal of these bombs was Iran’s major nuclear sites, in which Fordo Facility was the most important. Iran admitted that its nuclear facilities have been severely damaged in these attacks, but despite this the government says that enrichment will be continued and efforts to resume it will be intensified.

What is the purpose of nuclear program?
Israel and the US claim that Iran has enhanced uranium to the level that it can soon make nuclear weapons. At the same time, Tehran says that his nuclear program is entirely for civil purposes, such as energy production and medical research, but remains a matter of international doubt. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has questioned Iran’s program many times in its report. Still Iran is standing on its stand and says that he will not come under anyone’s threat.

National pride versus international pressure
Araghchi said that this is the hard work of those scientists who made it possible without any foreign cooperation. On the other hand, the US and its allies consider it a cause of instability in West Asia. They believe that if Iran makes nuclear weapons then it will be a threat not only to Israel but the entire region.

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