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 […]
The United States has sharply intensified its economic pressure on Iran by imposing sweeping new sanctions on the country’s aviation sector, targeting Iranian airlines, foreign intermediaries and companies accused of helping Tehran obtain aircraft and aviation technology. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on September 8 that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had sanctioned […]
Cairo Calls for De-escalation, Diplomacy and Safe Navigation of International Waterways Egypt has stressed the importance of implementing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty raised the issue during a phone call with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve […]
Iranian Broadcaster Makes Threatening Remarks as Viewers Reportedly Offer Reward for Trump’s Killer An Iranian television host has made a highly inflammatory statement about U.S. President Donald Trump, saying she hopes that Iranian television will soon be able to announce his death. Maryam Ghasemi, an Iranian TV host, reportedly made the remarks during a broadcast […]
Broadcast Makes Threats Against 20-Year-Old Barron Trump Iranian state television has aired a video targeting Barron Trump, the 20 year old son of U.S. President Donald Trump, amid a sharp escalation in threats against the president and members of his family. The roughly three minute broadcast, reportedly aired on Channel 3 and circulated through media […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
President Declares Memorandum to End Conflict Has Ended Trump Says He No Longer Wants to Engage With Tehran U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the interim memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to help end the recent conflict is “over,” signalling a shift in Washington’s approach toward Tehran. Speaking to reporters, President Trump said […]