US-Iran tensions: Tehran signals readiness for talks amid Donald Trump’s pressure; Pezeshkian calls for ‘fair, equitable negotiations’

File photo: US President Donald Trump (left) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (Picture credit: AP, ANI) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday confirmed that he has ordered the start of talks with the United States, provided negotiations take place in an environment “free from threats and unreasonable expectations,” marking Tehran’s clearest signal yet of willingness […]

‘We’ll find out whether Khamenei was right’: Trump reacts to Iran’s ‘regional war’ warning

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was “hopeful” Iran would “make a deal” with Washington, warning that if talks failed it would become clear whether Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was right in saying a conflict would turn into a “regional war.”Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump said […]

‘This time, it will be a regional war’: Khamenei warns US’ Middle East allies; slams Trump’s ‘rhetoric’

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned the United States’ Middle East allies that any potential US attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, amid heightened tensions between the two countries following deadly domestic protests in Iran.Speaking at a legislative session, Khamenei told Iranians they […]

Should Iran Guards be on ‘terrorist list’? EU to decide as toll crosses 6,000

The European Union is moving closer to designating Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, amid mounting international pressure over Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say has killed at least 6,373 people.EU foreign ministers are expected to agree on Thursday to place the IRGC on the bloc’s terror blacklist, a […]

‘Big armada’ near Iran: Trump says Tehran ‘wants to talk, strike deal’ amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the situation with Iran remains “in flux,” saying he has deployed a “big armada” to the region even as he believes Tehran genuinely wants to strike a deal.White House officials said an attack was still on the table after Trump came close to ordering a strike on […]

‘Iran will be free’: EU makes big move after Trump tones down threats; calls to designate IRGC ‘terrorist organisation’

The European Union took a tough stance on Iran calling, for the nation to be “free” and to target the “oppressors”, in an apparent reference to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This came as US President Donald Trump has softened his tone on Iran, even hinting at possible talks with the nation, only days […]

Iran unrest: Protests death toll crosses 4,000, state TV hacked amid crackdown – top developments

File photo: People gather in frot of the Iranian consulate to demonstrate in support of the protests happening in Iran, in Milan, Italy (Picture credit: AP) Iran is facing one of its gravest crises in decades as nationwide protests, a deadly crackdown by authorities, cyber disruptions to state television and rising international pressure converge amid […]

‘Deceived, not enemy soldiers’: Amnesty window open for youth in Iran ‘riots’; partial calm returns

Iran’s national police chief gave people who were “deceived” into joining- what the authorities have called “riots”- a limited window to turn themselves in with lighter punishment.“Young people who became unwittingly involved in the riots are considered to be deceived individuals, not enemy soldiers,” Ahmad‑Reza Radan said on state television, adding that those individuals have […]

‘Extremely tense’: Putin speaks to Netanyahu, Pezeshkian to discuss Iran crisis; urges diplomatic solution

Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP) NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held separate telephone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as tensions sharply escalated in West Asia and fears grew over a possible US military strike on Tehran.“The situation in the region is highly tense, and the […]

‘Told on good authority’: Donald Trump says killing of protesters in Iran ‘stopping’; claims ‘no plans for executions’

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has been informed “on good authority” that executions in Iran “are stopping”. Although Tehran had indicated it may carry out rapid trials and executions amid a harsh crackdown on protesters.“We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping — it’s stopped — it’s stopping,” Trump […]