Tehran announces its readiness to resume negotiations... and America affirms its commitment to the negotiating track.

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Arabian Sea – Tehran | June 14, 2025 Amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Axios quoted informed sources as saying that Iran has expressed its readiness to resume negotiations with the United States, conditional on the end of military escalation and Israeli reactions. This announcement comes days after an exchange of strikes between the two sides, raising regional and international concerns about a wider slide into open war. In the first American comment, the US State Department confirmed to Al Jazeera that Washington is "fully committed to the negotiating track," noting that dialogue remains the best option to de-escalate and ensure security in the Middle East. Iran: No negotiations under fire According to the sources, the Iranian leadership stipulates a military de-escalation from the Israeli side to open the way for the resumption of nuclear or security talks, considering that negotiating under bombardment is "unrealistic and unacceptable." However, Tehran has not closed the door, reflecting diplomatic flexibility conditional on field developments. United States: Diplomacy is still the first option Washington, for its part, seeks to contain the escalation through political channels and mediation, stressing the importance of returning to the dialogue table. It also denied reports of direct involvement in the recent Israeli attacks, stressing its role as an "honest broker" seeking a long-term solution. A vague horizon... and limited options This trend comes at a critical time, as the region is witnessing a sensitive international alignment, with European warnings of the collapse of what remains of the nuclear agreement, and Arab demands to oblige all parties to exercise restraint. Observers hope that these statements will be a sign of resolving the crisis, not a prelude to a new round of escalation.