Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have suffered a major setback after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal, describing it as “garbage” and “totally unacceptable,” in remarks that have further dimmed hopes for a negotiated peace deal. The collapse in momentum comes at a critical stage in indirect […]
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Thursday after fresh fighting erupted in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump insisted the truce remains in place. The flare-up marked the most serious test yet of the month-old ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over regional stability, oil […]
The United States and Iran are moving closer to a tentative memorandum of understanding that could formally end weeks of conflict in the Gulf and open the way for broader negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, according to officials and sources familiar with the talks. The proposed draft, described as a one-page framework, is being seen […]
The United States and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, marking a rare diplomatic engagement between the longtime adversaries, even as deep divisions remain over the scope of the negotiations. Officials from both sides confirmed the meeting, which will be hosted by Oman, a country that has frequently acted as a […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has formally rejected an offer from U.S. President Donald Trump to reopen talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, accusing Washington of dishonesty and denying U.S. claims that Iranian nuclear capabilities have been neutralized. Khamenei’s comments come in the wake of a 12-day joint U.S.-Israeli air campaign in June that targeted […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer for renewed negotiations and dismissed claims that American military actions have eliminated Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The two countries previously engaged in five rounds of indirect nuclear talks, which collapsed following a 12-day air campaign in June during which U.S. and Israeli forces […]
The uranium enrichment program in Iran must be completely dismantled, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who made the statement at the annual conference of the international nuclear regulatory body. Earlier this year, the U.S. and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran’s uranium-enrichment facilities, expressing concerns that Iran was nearing the capability to develop […]
Iran has stated that while the door to nuclear negotiations with the United States remains open, U.S. demands to limit Iran’s missile program are hindering progress. A senior Iranian official made this clear on Tuesday. Talks between Iran and the U.S. were paused after a 12-day conflict in June, during which Israel and the U.S. […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Monday that his country could withstand the consequences if ongoing nuclear discussions with the United States do not result in an agreement. His remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of recent talks with Iran as “very good.” The dialogue is centered on resolving a long-running disagreement over Iran’s […]