WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to UK, urging it not to “give away” the strategic Indian Ocean base at Diego Garcia, highlighting its importance for potential US military operations against Iran. Read More: UK PM urges Trump to show restraint after US approves strikes on Iran Trump’s comments came hours after the US State […]
Middle East security
Iran, US prepare for second round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva
GENEVA – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Monday to finalize preparations for the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and US, scheduled to begin Tuesday at the Omani Embassy in Geneva. Oman is mediating the talks, which resume nuclear diplomacy nearly eight months after […]
US plans for possible prolonged strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders military action, two US officials told Reuters, signalling a potentially broader conflict than previous confrontations between the adversaries. Read More: US boosts naval presence amid Iran tensions The contingency planning comes as Washington and Tehran attempt […]
Netanyahu skeptical despite Trump pushing for Iran deal
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that while US President Donald Trump believes he is creating the conditions for a “good deal” with Iran, Netanyahu remains skeptical about the potential agreement’s quality. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks Speaking after his seventh meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office, Netanyahu stressed that […]
Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks
US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Wednesday to discuss Iran diplomacy and Gaza. Netanyahu is expected to push Trump to expand talks with Iran beyond nuclear issues to include missile limitations and regional security threats. The meeting comes amid heightened Middle East tensions and the risk […]
Iran warns US bases face retaliation
Iran warned on Saturday that it would strike US military bases in the Middle East if Washington launches an attack. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said any response would target US forces only. He stressed Iran would not attack countries hosting American bases. Araqchi made the remarks during an interview with Qatar’s Al Jazeera television. His […]
Iran blasts Israel amid US nuclear talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised Israel for its “doctrine of domination” on Saturday. He said Israel expands militarily while pressuring neighbouring countries to disarm. His remarks came shortly after Iran held nuclear talks with the United States. Speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Qatar, Araghchi said Israel’s project weakens neighbouring nations militarily, technologically, […]
Erdogan seeks to defuse rising US Iran tensions
ISTANBUL/DOHA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkiye is working intensively to prevent escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran from pushing the Middle East into a new conflict, as sharp disagreements threaten to derail planned diplomatic talks. Read More: Türkiye emerges as key mediator in US–Iran crisis Speaking to reporters on his return flight […]
Syrian forces move into Al-Hasakah, Qamishli under SDF agreement
AL-HASAKAH/QAMISHLI, February 3, 2026 — Syrian government security forces have begun deploying into the northeastern city of Al-Hasakah and are set to enter Qamishli, implementing a recent comprehensive agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The deal aims to end the country’s territorial division and integrate SDF-affiliated security personnel into the state’s Interior Ministry […]
Iran Army Chief issues stern warning to Israel, US
Iran’s Army Chief Amir Hatami warned the United States and Israel against any military misstep. He said such action could threaten regional security. Hatami stressed that Iran’s armed forces are fully alert and ready to respond. He stated that any attack on Iran would endanger not only the attacker but the entire Middle East. “The […]