Donald Trump has issued a final deadline to Iran to reach a deal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply could lead to the destruction of Iran’s power plants and critical infrastructure. Read More: Trump sticks to his guns on Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to make a deal During a press conference, Trump stated that […]
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Reports of US Iran contact emerge amid conflict
Reports have surfaced suggesting renewed communication between the United States (US) and Iran, raising cautious expectations of possible diplomatic engagement despite ongoing tensions. Read More: Hamas holds talks with Trump-led board as Iran war strains Gaza plan According to Axios, Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, and Abbas Araghchi have recently exchanged messages. The report, citing […]
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 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 signals nuclear talks with US amid rising tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed he has ordered the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, saying talks would proceed only if they serve Iran’s national interests and take place in a respectful diplomatic environment. Read more : Iran’s Khamenei likens protests to ‘coup’, warns of regional war He said the decision followed requests from […]
Trump urges Iranian authorities to protest as Tehran presses death charges
Iranian authorities have announced that some individuals arrested during recent anti-government demonstrations will face charges punishable by death, as US President Donald Trump urged citizens to continue protesting. Read More: Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’ In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING — TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!… […]
Trump warns of strong action if Iran hangs protesters
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned of unspecified “very strong action” if Iran authorities carry out threatened hangings of protesters, amid escalating international concern over Tehran’s crackdown. Iranian officials dismissed the warning as a “pretext for military intervention” by Washington. Read More: Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’ Rights groups say the […]
Trump signals openness to easing Iran sanctions
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has requested the lifting of heavy American sanctions, adding that he is open to discussing the matter. Speaking during a dinner with Central Asian leaders, Trump said, “Frankly, Iran has been asking if the sanctions could be lifted. Iran has got very heavy US sanctions, and it […]
Trump open to lifting Iran sanctions amid talks
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has been asking whether American sanctions against the country could be lifted. “Iran has got very heavy US sanctions, and it makes it really hard for them to do what they’d like to be able to do. And I’m open to hearing that, and we’ll […]
Trump factor in US-Iran relations
The geopolitics of the Middle East has become more complicated and dangerous than it already was since Donald Trump has become the president of the United States. How is that, one might ask? While there are a number of strands in this story, one that particularly stands out is Trump administration’s decision to strangulate Iran’s […]