#NoToExecutions, Iran declines Gaza summit invite—and more
The Iranist for the week of October 17, 2025
THE هفت/SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK:
۱/1 Iran and US wait on each other for talks
In the past week, the United States and Iran have shown interest in talks, but neither seems willing to take the first step. On October 11, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said:
“If we receive a reasonable, balanced, and fair proposal from the Americans for negoti…