Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with Washington and suggested that a deal could be reached at a time of the United States’ choosing, while maintaining that Tehran is not yet ready for formal negotiations. Speaking at a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, Trump said […]

China Urges Iran and US to Show Restraint, Revive Diplomatic Talks

China has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to negotiations, as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over a wider regional escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the country’s top diplomat, made the appeal during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on […]

Trump Says No Talks Planned With Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

U.S. President Donald Trump has said there are currently no talks taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, signaling a setback for diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, maintains that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping until its demands are addressed. Dispute Over […]

Next Round of U.S.-IRAN Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan

Next Round of U.S.-IRAN Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan

Reports Indicate Islamabad Will Host Next Phase of Negotiations Talks Expected to Focus on Sanctions, Frozen Assets and Nuclear Issues News reports indicate that the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is expected to take place in Pakistan on July 11, with Islamabad reported as the likely host city. According to […]

Rubio Says Gulf States Oppose Strait of Hormuz Transit Tolls

U.S. Secretary of State says regional allies reject any proposal to charge ships for using one of the world’s busiest energy corridors U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Gulf Arab states are united in opposing any proposal to impose transit tolls on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Washington’s determination to […]