Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent demands regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Netanyahu insists that any agreement with Tehran must involve the complete dismantling of its nuclear infrastructure and address its ballistic missile capabilities. Iran perceives these demands as an attempt to influence U.S. policy in the ongoing nuclear negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister …
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Iran and US set for second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
High-level talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume in Rome on Saturday, aiming to revive stalled negotiations over Tehranโs nuclear ambitions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Italian capital for discussions mediated by Oman, where he is expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff. The dialogue follows indirect talks held in Muscat a week …
Read More »Iran says US rushing for nuclear deal after high-stakes talks
After years of diplomatic silence and tensions, senior officials from Iran and the United States held a rare meeting on Saturday in Muscat, Oman, aiming to revive a nuclear deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff led the respective delegations. This marks the highest-level interaction since the collapse of the 2015 agreement, …
Read More »Iran seeks ‘real and fair’ deal in nuclear talks with US
In April 2025, Iran and the United States are preparing for pivotal nuclear discussions in Muscat, Oman, marking a significant moment in their longstanding adversarial relationship. These talks, the first of their kind since President Donald Trump’s return to office, come amid escalating tensions and mutual threats. President Trump initiated this diplomatic effort by sending a letter to Iran’s Supreme …
Read More »Trump says Israel will strike if Iran keeps nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump has indicated that Israel would assume a leading role in any potential military action against Iran if Tehran does not abandon its nuclear weapons program. This statement precedes the upcoming negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials scheduled to take place in Oman. While Trump has characterized these talks as direct, Iranian authorities have described them as indirect. …
Read More »US slaps new sanctions on Iran ahead of Oman talks
The United States Treasury Department has announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear program, just days before anticipated discussions between American and Iranian officials in Oman. These sanctions aim to increase pressure on Tehran concerning its nuclear ambitions. The sanctions list includes five Iranian entities and one individual accused of supporting Iran’s nuclear activities. Notably, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran …
Read More »Trump team divided as Iran weighs talks
In just a few days, U.S. President Donald Trump extended a diplomatic overture to Iran while simultaneously targeting Tehranโs allies in Yemen with airstrikes. His administration has renewed calls for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, yet hinted at greater flexibility in diplomatic efforts, creating confusion over Washingtonโs true intentions. Trump revealed earlier this month that he had sent a …
Read More »Iran and EU powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return
Iran will engage in talks over its nuclear program with major European powers–France, the UK, and Germany–in Geneva on January 13. There is hope, amid these ongoing discussions, of solving concerns against Iran’s nuclear policy and sanctions being enforced once again. This comes days before Donald Trump resurfaces at the helm in the U.S., a situation where tensions seem to …
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