Pentagon Chief Says U.S. Ready to Restart Strikes on Iran if No Deal Reached

The United States is prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a new agreement, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday during remarks delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore. Hegseth’s comments come as Washington and Tehran continue high-stakes negotiations aimed at preventing a renewed escalation […]

Trump Links Abraham Accords Expansion to Potential Iran Deal in New Middle East Diplomacy Push

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that any prospective agreement with Iran could be tied to a broader expansion of the Abraham Accords, in a major diplomatic proposal that could reshape alliances across the Middle East. Trump suggested that several Arab and Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey should join […]

Trump Defends Emerging Iran Deal, Says Agreement Is “Not Fully Negotiated”

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended ongoing negotiations with Iran, insisting that no final agreement has been reached despite reports that a broad framework is already taking shape. Speaking as criticism mounted from some Republican allies and foreign policy hawks, Trump said the proposed deal with Tehran remains incomplete and would only move forward if […]

Pakistan Pushes for Breakthrough in U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Amid Hormuz Crisis

Fresh diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan are underway to secure a breakthrough in the increasingly fragile peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, as tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the strategic Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global stability. The latest round of mediation comes as Pakistani officials intensify shuttle diplomacy between Tehran […]

Iran Still Weighing US Proposal Despite Negative Initial Response, Senior Iranian Official says

Iran is continuing to evaluate a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict, despite issuing an initially negative response, according to a senior Iranian official, in a sign that diplomatic channels remain open even as fighting intensifies. The proposal, a 15-point plan put forward by the United States and delivered to Tehran via […]

Iran Insists Missile Limits Prevent Progress in Nuclear Talks

Iran Insists Missile Limits Prevent Progress in Nuclear Talks

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. […]

Trump Urges Israel to Hold Off on Iran Strike as Nuclear Deal Nears Completion

Trump Urges Israel to Hold Off on Iran Strike as Nuclear Deal Nears Completion

Amid surging tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called on Israel to refrain from launching further military strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure, emphasizing that a renewed nuclear agreement with Tehran is “very close” and within diplomatic reach. The statement comes just days after Israel launched five waves of airstrikes on […]