Iran and the United States (US) have reportedly reached broad agreement on “guiding principles” in Geneva talks aimed at averting conflict over Tehran’s nuclear programme, though key gaps remain, officials said Tuesday. Read More: US and Iran begin tense nuclear talks in Geneva Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, described the discussions as “more constructive” than the previous round, noting that […]
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Trump signals support for Israel against Iran
US President Donald Trump privately told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would back Israeli strikes on Iran if diplomatic efforts failed to reach an agreement. The message was delivered during their December meeting in Florida and reflected Washington’s growing readiness to consider military options. Meanwhile, senior officials within the US military and intelligence […]
US issues new guidance for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
The United States (US) on Monday issued fresh guidance for commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint for global oil supplies, amid simmering tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme. Read More: ‘Maritime sector posts record Rs 100 billion profit’ The advisory, issued by the US Department of Transportation’s […]
US, Iran signal cautious progress after indirect talks in Oman
The United States (US) and Iran have signalled tentative progress following indirect negotiations in Oman, with both sides describing the talks as constructive while warning that major challenges remain. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington held “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from the two countries met in Muscat through Omani […]
US Iran talks in Oman stall over missile and sanctions disputes
OMAN/WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States (US) began high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday to resolve long-standing disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, differences over the agenda and additional issues threaten to derail diplomacy and escalate regional tensions. Read More: Oman hosts crucial US–Iran talks amid rising tensions While both sides have expressed willingness to engage, Washington has […]
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 […]
US signals diplomacy first as Trump warns Iran of military options
The White House has said President Donald Trump prefers diplomacy in dealing with Iran and is willing to wait to see whether a deal can be achieved at high-stakes talks in Oman, while cautioning that military options remain on the table if negotiations fail. Read More: Iran signals dialogue as Trump warns of consequences Final prepara tions were […]
Iran orders start of nuclear talks with US amid Trump threats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the opening of nuclear negotiations with the United States (US), Iranian media reported, as US President Donald Trump warned that “bad things” would happen if no agreement is reached with Tehran. Read More: Iran orders US nuclear talks amid Trump hopes According to the Fars news agency, Pezeshkian issued instructions to begin talks […]
Trump hopeful of Iran deal amid warnings of regional war
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran, even as the country’s supreme leader warned that any American military action would trigger a regional war. Read More: Trump warns Iran over nuclear deal deadline Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated following Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests that peaked […]
Trump predicts Iran will seek a deal amid military standoff
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes Iran would prefer to negotiate a deal rather than face US military action, despite Tehran asserting that its missile arsenal is non-negotiable. Read More: Trump plans talks amid rising Iran tensions “I can say this, they do want to make a deal,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, […]