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 […]
President Cites Cost, Iran Dispute and Relationship With North Korea U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, just as the annual exercises were set to begin. Trump cited the cost of the drills and South Korea’s refusal to participate in U.S. actions against Iran as […]
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States has destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme and significantly weakened the country’s military capabilities. In a recent interview, Vance said U.S. military operations had also destroyed what he described as Iran’s conventional military capabilities and substantially reduced its asymmetric military capabilities. The Vice President said Washington is now […]
Treasury Removes Restrictions on Fly Baghdad After Compliance Review The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed counterterrorism sanctions from Iraqi carrier Fly Baghdad and two aircraft that were previously blacklisted over alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The Treasury updated its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list […]
President Says Negotiations Going ‘Very Well’ as Hopes Rise for Breakthrough U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are engaged in “very good discussions,” expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon lead to a breakthrough. Speaking after a full day of diplomatic engagement, President Trump said the talks were progressing positively and […]
The United States could announce an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as “today or tomorrow,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said negotiations are progressing and expressed optimism that a breakthrough could be reached soon. He noted that financial markets have responded positively to the prospect of […]
Israeli Prime Minister Says Tehran Must Never Acquire Nuclear Weapons Remarks Come Amid Continued Regional Tensions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that some figures in Iran believe they can still “play America,” while others view U.S. President Donald Trump as too tough to confront. Netanyahu said that, ultimately, it is Israel’s determination that […]
Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation Officials Express Cautious Optimism Over Broader Negotiations The United States and Iran say diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum after nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions that threatened to push the region toward a wider conflict. Officials from both sides have described recent indirect talks […]
Israeli Prime Minister to Discuss Gaza, Iran and Regional Security Visit Includes Attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is travelling to Washington, D.C. for high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump as both leaders seek to address growing security challenges in the Middle East. The meeting at the White House […]
Rubio Says Washington Remains Open to Constructive Negotiations U.S. Reaffirms Support for Diplomacy Based on Compliance U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington remains open to constructive negotiations with Iran, while stressing that diplomacy can only succeed if commitments made during negotiations are fully honoured. Speaking on the current state of U.S.-Iran […]