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flag Iran and U.S. maintain secret talks via envoy despite no formal relations, as tensions rise.

flag Iran's foreign ministry confirmed on January 12, 2026, that a backchannel communication remains active between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, despite no formal diplomatic ties. flag The Swiss embassy continues to represent U.S. interests in Iran. flag The disclosure comes amid regional tensions, including Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed one person, and reports of unrest and casualties in Iran. flag Trump claimed Iran had reached out seeking negotiations, though Iran has not officially confirmed this. flag Iran reiterated it does not seek war but remains prepared for any eventuality.

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