Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms

The New York Times | Feb. 3, 2026, 6:51 a.m. | Original
President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.
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