Iran’s foreign minister to visit Moscow for crucial nuclear talks amid rising tensions

Western countries, including the United States, have long suspected Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting its programme is for peaceful purposes read more Ahead of a fresh round of talks between the adversaries scheduled for Rome, Iran's foreign minister will travel to Russia, an ally, this week to discuss nuclear discussions with the United States. In the highest-level talks since the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear pact, Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff met in Oman on Saturday. Since taking office again in January, US President Donald Trump has thrust Iran…